Embassy personnel were among those wounded in the incident, which the UN Security Council condemned Thursday as a “heinous terrorist act.”

 

In a statement issued Friday by his spokesperson, Ban extended his deep condolences to the family of the victim and to the Russian Government, and his sympathies to those injured.

 

“The Secretary-General underlines the importance of holding the perpetrators accountable,” the spokesperson said.

 

“As the violence in Syria causes growing levels of suffering and destruction, the Secretary-General reiterates his appeal to all Syrian, regional and international actors to show vision and leadership and act in concert towards a political solution of the conflict.”

 

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon addresses journalists at United Nations Headquarters. UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe