New York

29 December 2017

Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on the attack in the Helwan district, Egypt

 
The Secretary-General condemns today’s attack outside Mar Mina church in the Helwan district, south of Cairo.  The Secretary-General extends his deepest condolences to the families of the victims and to the Government and people of Egypt and wishes a swift recovery to those who have been injured. The Secretary-General calls for those responsible for today’s horrific attack to be swiftly brought to justice.
 
Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General
29 December 2017