According to published reports, Russian police are probing whether Islamist rebels were involved in the bombing of the Moscow to Saint Petersburg express.

“The Secretary-General expresses his heartfelt condolences over the tragic loss of lives resulting from the sabotage and derailment,” a statement issued by Mr. Ban’s spokesperson said. “At this moment of grief, his thoughts go out to the victims and their families.

“The Secretary-General wishes the many injured a swift recovery, and hopes that investigations currently being conducted will shed more light on the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident,” it added.

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