Secretary-General Condemns Suicide Attacks in Nigeria by Suspected Boko Haram Elements, Reiterating Support for Fight against Terrorism

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

The Secretary-General condemns the double suicide attacks on 16 March in Maiduguri in Borno State, Nigeria, by suspected Boko Haram elements, which left 20 people dead and many injured.

He extends his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and wishes a speedy recovery to those injured.

The Secretary-General also reiterates the United Nations support to the Nigerian Government in its fight against terrorism, which should be grounded in international humanitarian, human rights and refugee law.