Ban condemns deadly twin suicide bombings in northern Cameroon
| Publisher | UN News Service |
| Publication Date | 24 July 2015 |
| Cite as | UN News Service, Ban condemns deadly twin suicide bombings in northern Cameroon, 24 July 2015, available at: https://www.refworld.org/docid/55b8963440a.html [accessed 20 May 2023] |
| Disclaimer | This is not a UNHCR publication. UNHCR is not responsible for, nor does it necessarily endorse, its content. Any views expressed are solely those of the author or publisher and do not necessarily reflect those of UNHCR, the United Nations or its Member States. |
24 July 2015 - United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned the twin suicide bombings that targeted the city of Maroua, the capital of Cameroon's Extreme North province, on 22 July.
"The Secretary-General extends his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and to the Government and people of Cameroon and wishes a speedy recovery to those injured in the terrorist attacks," says a statement issued yesterday evening by the UN Spokesperson.
The Secretary-General, adds the statement, reiterates his support for the Government of Cameroon and countries of the region, encouraging them to further strengthen their cooperation in addressing the threat posed by Boko Haram, as well as ensuring strict compliance with international humanitarian, human rights and refugee law.
According to the media, two women detonated bombs attached to their bodies in crowded markets, killing at least 13 people.
