KHARTOUM, May 27 (Xinhua) -- Sudan on Saturday condemned a terrorist attack against a bus carrying Coptic Christians in Egypt's Minya Province Friday, which left at least 28 people dead.
"The ministry expresses its strong condemnation of the armed attack which left dozens of innocent people dead," said Sudanese foreign ministry in a statement.
The ministry described the attack as "a crime that contradicts all moral and humanitarian values and principles."
The statement reiterated Sudan's support for Egypt to protect its people in face of all terrorist acts.
It also extended condolences to the Egyptian government and people and the families of the victims.
The ministry reiterated Sudan's readiness to eliminate terrorism under the framework of international efforts.
At least 28 people were killed and 25 others injured when gunmen on Friday attacked a bus carrying Coptic Christians in Egypt's southern province of Minya.
The attack followed a series of church bombings claimed by Islamic State in a campaign of violence against Copts.
