Condemning Deadly Attack on Mosque in Saudi Arabia, Secretary-General Hopeful Perpetrators Will Be Swiftly Brought to Justice

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:

The Secretary-General condemns the suicide attack on 6 August at a mosque in Abha, in the Asir province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.  The bombing reportedly killed 13 people and injured nine others.

The Secretary-General reiterates that there is no justification whatsoever for terrorist attacks or attacks on places of worship.  He hopes that the perpetrators will be swiftly brought to justice.

The Secretary-General extends his sincere condolences to the families of the victims and to the Government and people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.  He wishes a speedy recovery to those injured in the attack.