Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on attacks in Grozny

The Secretary-General strongly condemns the terrorist attacks of 4 December in Grozny, Russian Federation.  He reiterates that there can be no justification for acts of terror.   The Secretary-General sends his deepest condolences to the families of the victims of these heinous acts, as well as to the Government and people of the Russian Federation. He wishes a speedy recovery to those injured.