Secretary-General Condemns in Strongest Possible Terms Deadly Bombing Attack

on Bus in Bulgaria Carrying Israeli Tourists

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:

The Secretary–General condemns in the strongest possible terms today’s deadly bombing attack on a bus carrying Israeli tourists outside of the Burgas airport in Bulgaria.  The explosion reportedly killed at least seven and injured more than 30 people, some critically.  The Secretary-General expresses his condolences to the victims and their families, to the Governments and people of Bulgaria and Israel.

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