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Crisis/Conflict/Terrorism UN chief condemns terrorist attacks in Nigeria, Cameroon
Just Earth News | @justearthnews | 21 Sep 2017, 05:01 pm Print
/Manuel Elias (file)
New York, Sept 20(Just Earth News): Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned the terrorist attacks that took place earlier this week in Borno state, Nigeria, as well as in Kossa, Cameroon, which targeted vulnerable people already affected by Boko Haram violence.
“The Secretary-General extends his condolences to the people and Governments of Nigeria and Cameroon for the loss of life,” his spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, said in a statement.
“He wishes a speedy recovery to those injured and calls for those responsible for these repeated acts in the countries in the Lake Chad Basin to be swiftly brought to justice.”
Guterres also reiterated the UN’s solidarity and support to the Governments of the Lake Chad Basin countries in their fight against terrorism and violent extremism.
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