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Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on Burkina Faso

The Secretary-General conveys the solidarity of the United Nations to the Government and people of Burkina Faso

NEW YORK, United States of America, December 26, 2019/APO Group/ --

The Secretary-General strongly condemns the attack conducted by unidentified gunmen on 24 December in Arbinda, Soum province, northern Burkina Faso. He expresses his deep condolences to the families of the victims and wishes a speedy recovery to the injured.

The Secretary-General conveys the solidarity of the United Nations to the Government and people of Burkina Faso and reiterates the continued support of the United Nations to the Governments of Burkina Faso and the other countries of the Sahel region in their efforts to fight terrorism and violent extremism.

Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General

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