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Crisis/Conflict/Terrorism Egypt: UN chief condemns terrorist attack in northern Sinai
Just Earth News | @justearthnews | 13 Sep 2017, 04:50 am Print
Manuel Elias (file)
New York, Sept 13(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the terrorist attack that took place on Monday on a police convoy near el-Arish in northern Sinai in Egypt.
The attack reportedly killed at least 18 policemen and injured 3 others.
“The Secretary-General hopes those responsible for this act will be quickly brought to justice,” his spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, said in a statement.
“He conveys his condolences to the families of the victims and to the Government and people of Egypt. He also wishes a swift recovery to the injured.”
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