Sudan condemns Barcelona van rampage terror attack

Source: Xinhua| 2017-08-19 23:43:09|Editor: yan
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KHARTOUM, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- Sudan on Saturday condemned the recent terror attack in Barcelona in Spain, Sudan's Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses its strong condemnation of the van terror attack which took place in the Spanish city of Barcelona on Thursday, and which resulted in the death of many civilians and injuring of dozens others," the statement said.

The ministry described the incident as "a terrible crime contradicting all humanitarian values and principles."

The ministry expressed condolences to the families of the victims and injured and to the Spanish people and government.

It renewed its rejection to all forms of terrorist attacks and to terrorizing of innocent people as a matter that is rejected by all heavenly and international laws.

It stressed Sudan's full solidarity with the Spanish government to preserve security and safety of its citizens.

The ministry further urged the international community to intensify its effort and cooperation in the face of all forms of terrorist and criminal activities.

At least 13 people were killed and 50 others injured when a van ploughed into a busy pedestrian zone in Las Ramblas tourist district of Barcelona Thursday, according to Spanish authorities.

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