UN chief condemns deadly terrorist attack in southern Iraq
Publisher | UN News Service |
Publication Date | 15 September 2017 |
Cite as | UN News Service, UN chief condemns deadly terrorist attack in southern Iraq, 15 September 2017, available at: https://www.refworld.org/docid/59bfcc664.html [accessed 14 October 2022] |
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Secretary-General António Guterres today condemned the terrorist attacks in southern Iraq and called for the perpetrators to be quickly brought to justice.
In a statement from his spokesperson, the Secretary-General expressed "his sincere condolences to the families of the victims and to the Government and people of Iraq."
Terrorists attacked the Thi-Qar province on 14 September, reportedly killing or wounding dozens of people.
In the statement, Mr. Guterres reiterated UN support to the Government and people of Iraq in fighting terrorism and violent extremism.