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Press Release


SG/SM/6292
30 July 1997


Press Release
SG/SM/6292


SECRETARY-GENERAL EXPRESSES HORROR AT TODAY'S CARNAGE IN JERUSALEM

19970730 The following statement was issued today by Secretary-General Kofi Annan:

I am shocked and horrified by the carnage in Jerusalem today. At least 18 innocent lives are lost and over 150 people injured in apparent twin suicide attacks.