SG/SM/8244
21 May 2002

Secretary-General Condemns "Terrorist Attacks from Whatever Quarter"

NEW YORK, 20 May (UN Headquarters) -- The following statement was issued this morning by the Spokesman for Secretary-General Kofi Annan:

Regarding the suicide bombings in Israel of yesterday and today, the Secretary-General reiterates his unequivocal and long-standing condemnation of all terrorist acts from whatever quarter; attacks on innocent civilians are morally repugnant and contrary to international law.

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