UN News Service, Egypt: UN chief condemns terrorist attack in northern Sinai, 12 September 2017, available at: https://www.refworld.org/docid/59ba986b4.html [accessed 19 May 2023]
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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the terrorist attack that took place on Monday on a police convoy near el-Arish in northern Sinai in Egypt.The attack reportedly killed at least 18 policemen and injured 3 others.
"The Secretary-General hopes those responsible for this act will be quickly brought to justice," his spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, said in a statement.
"He conveys his condolences to the families of the victims and to the Government and people of Egypt. He also wishes a swift recovery to the injured."
