Source: United Nations - Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General |

Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on attacks in Egypt

NEW YORK, United States of America, April 10, 2017/APO/ --

The Secretary-General condemns today's attacks on two Coptic Churches in Egypt.

The Secretary-General expresses his deep sympathies to the families of the victims and to the Government and people of the Arab Republic of Egypt.

He wishes a quick recovery to those injured and hopes that the perpetrators of this horrific terrorist act will be swiftly identified and brought to justice.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Nations - Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.