Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

Ban condemns Garissa University attacks in Kenya


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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon strongly condemned today the terrorist attack on Garissa University College in Kenya, which has left dozens dead and injured, with an unconfirmed number of students held hostage.

Ban conveyed in a statement his "deeply-felt" condolences to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to the wounded.

The UN Secretary General hoped the situation will be quickly brought under control without further harm to those being held, and called for those responsible for today's attack to be swiftly brought to justice.

Moreover, Ban reiterated his solidarity with the people and the Government of Kenya, as well as the continuing support of the UN to Kenya and the countries of the region, in their efforts to prevent and counter terrorism and violent extremism, the statement concluded.

Al-Shabab claimed responsibility for attack on Garissa University and resulted in the killing, injury and hostage of students.

Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)

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