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Add to Preferred SourcesCondemning today’s terrorist attack on Barcelona, Secretary-GeneralAntónio Guterres said the United Nations stands in solidarity with the Government and people of Spain in the fight against terrorism and violent extremism.
“He extends his heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of those killed and to the Government and people of Spain,” according to a statement issued by UN Deputy Spokesman Farhan Haq.
Secretary-General António Guterres.
The statement added that Mr. Guterres wishes a speedy recovery to those injured and hopes that those responsible for this heinous violence will be swiftly brought to justice.
According to media reports, a van ran into a crowd of pedestrians walking through Barcelona’s famed Las Ramblas area, killing at least 13 people and wounding dozens of others.
Original source: UN.
Posted on 17 August 2017.