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Crisis/Conflict/Terrorism 'UN stands in solidarity with Finland in its fight against terrorism,' says Guterres
Just Earth News | @justearthnews | 20 Aug 2017, 06:42 pm Print
Violaine Martin (file)
New York, Aug 20(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Saturday condemned the terrorist attack in south-western Finland which killed at least two people.
“The United Nations stands in solidarity with the Government of Finland in its fight against terrorism and violent extremism,” the Secretary-General said in a statement from his spokesperson.
He extended his heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of Finland, and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.
According to media reports, an assailant killed at least two people and wounded a half-dozen others on 18 August in an attack in Turku, Finland.
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