4 December 2014 – United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today strongly condemned last night’s terrorist attacks in Grozny, Russia, reiterating that there can be no justification for acts of terror.
According to media reports, a gun battle between Islamic militants and Government forces overnight on Thursday left as many as 19 people dead.
In a statement issued by the UN chief’s spokesperson, Mr. Ban sent his deepest sympathies to the families of the victims of these “heinous acts.”
The Secretary-General also expressed condolences to the Government and people of the Russian Federation.
“He wishes a speedy recovery to those injured,” Mr. Ban’s spokesperson said.
Source: UN News Centre – Europe
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