UN Secretary-General Guterres Condemns Church Attack in Jordan
Seven people lost their lives and numerous others were injured in a terrorist attack targeting a funeral service at a church in the Hmoud region of Jordan. UN Secretary-General António Guterres strongly condemned this attack on places of worship.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the terrorist attack directed at a funeral service inside a church in the city of Hmoud, Jordan. According to a statement issued by UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric, seven people lost their lives and numerous others were injured as a result of the attack.
Secretary-General Guterres extended his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the attack and wished a speedy recovery to the injured. Describing the attack on a house of worship during a funeral as "utterly despicable," Guterres called for those responsible to be brought to justice.
UN officials emphasized that places of worship must be safe spaces for everyone, stating that the attack targeting a civilian gathering place is unacceptable.
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