Secretary-General Condemns Deadly Attack on Refugee Hosting Area in Niger, Urging Government to Reinforce Security around Camps, Other Vulnerable Targets

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

The Secretary-General condemns the attack against a security post at a refugee hosting area in Tazalit, in the Tahoua region of Niger, on 6 October, in which at least 22 members of Niger’s security forces were killed and several others were injured.

The Secretary-General extends his deepest condolences to the families of the victims and to the Government and people of Niger.  He wishes a swift recovery to the injured.

The Secretary-General calls on the authorities of Niger to pursue and bring the perpetrators of this crime to justice.  He also urges the Government of Niger to further reinforce security around refugee camps and other vulnerable targets.