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Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
Attack on the Iraqi Parliament
Statements | Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
Statements | Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
The Secretary-General deplores the bomb attack in the Iraqi Parliament today which has reportedly killed several Parliamentarians and left many more people wounded. This attack targeted Iraq's elected officials and attempted to undermine one of the country's sovereign institutions.
The Secretary-General extends his condolences to the families of the victims, the Government of Iraq and the Council of Representatives. He once again urges all Iraqi leaders to come together in a spirit of unity in order to stem the violence and work towards a more peaceful and stable Iraq.