New York

07 August 2015

Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on Mosque Bombing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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.