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Secretary-General Condemns Killing of World Food Programme Staff in Somalia
23 December 2011
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Department of Public Information • News and Media Division • New York |
Secretary-General Condemns Killing of World Food Programme Staff in Somalia
The following statement was issued on 23 December by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:
The Secretary-General strongly condemns the killing of two World Food Programme staff members and a staff member of a cooperating partner today in Mataban, Hiraan Province of Somalia.
The Secretary-General calls on the authorities to ensure the safety of humanitarian workers. He expects those responsible to be swiftly brought to justice.
The Secretary-General extends his sympathy and condolences to the families and friends of the three humanitarian workers and to their colleagues in Somalia.
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