SG/SM/8830
26 August 2003

 

SECRETARY-GENERAL CONDEMNS
TERRORIST BOMB ATTACKS IN INDIA

NEW YORK, 25 August (UN Headquarters) -- The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for Secretary-General Kofi Annan:

The Secretary-General utterly condemns the terrorist bomb attacks today in Mumbai, India, killing more than 40 innocent civilians and injuring many more.  He is adamantly opposed to all acts of terrorism, from whatever quarter.

The Secretary-General conveys his heartfelt condolences to the Government of India and the bereaved families of the victims of these despicable acts of terrorism.

   

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