UN Secretary General condemns attack at concert hall near Moscow

Published March 23, 2024 7:03am
Updated March 23, 2024 9:20am

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres exits the press room after speaking at the UN prior to a meeting about the ongoing conflict in Gaza, at the United Nations headquarters in New York City, November 6, 2023. REUTERS/ Caitlin Ochs/ File photo

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned "in the strongest possible terms" an attack at a concert hall near Moscow.

Russia's Investigative Committee said on Saturday that more than 60 people had been killed in the attack.

"The Secretary-General conveys his deep condolences to the bereaved families and the people and the Government of the Russian Federation. He wishes those injured a speedy recovery," Deputy spokesperson Farhan Haq said in a statement. — Reuters

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