SG/SM/11836

SECRETARY-GENERAL STRONGLY CONDEMNS DAMASCUS TERRORIST BOMBING

27 September 2008
Secretary-GeneralSG/SM/11836
Department of Public Information • News and Media Division • New York

SECRETARY-GENERAL STRONGLY CONDEMNS DAMASCUS TERRORIST BOMBING

 


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


The Secretary-General strongly condemns the terrorist bombing on the outskirts of Damascus today which has reportedly taken the lives of 17 civilians.


He extends his condolences to the Government of Syria, the families of the victims and wishes those injured a speedy recovery.


The Secretary-General calls for the perpetrators of this crime to be brought to justice.


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