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UN stresses need to intensify regional, international efforts to combat terrorism

Other News Materials 15 July 2016 17:14 (UTC +04:00)
The UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemns the July 14 terrorist attack in Nice, France.
UN stresses need to intensify regional, international efforts to combat terrorism

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The UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemns the July 14 terrorist attack in Nice, France, says the statement posted on the UN website July 15.

“He stands firmly by the French government and people as they confront this threat and stresses the need to intensify regional and international efforts to combat terrorism and violent extremism,” according to the statement.

“He expressed his deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims of this horrific act, as well as to the Government and the people of France.” says the statement. “He wishes a speedy recovery to those injured.”

The UN Secretary-General hopes that all those responsible for the massacre will be rapidly identified and brought to justice, according to the statement.

French city of Nice was hit by a terrorist attack on July 14 night.

Reports indicate that a truck plowed into crowds watching a fireworks display on France's Bastille Day national holiday on the Nice seafront.

France’s Interior Ministry said 84 people were killed in the attack.

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