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Boko Haram violence an 'affront to humanity,' Ban declares

India Blooms News Service | | Oct 05, 2015, at 01:14 pm

#Boko Haram # Ban Ki-moon # UN

New York, Oct 5 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned the bomb attacks of 2 October in the outskirts of Abuja, Nigeria, as well as the multiple suicide bombings of 1 October in the city of Maiduguri, capital of Borno State, all by suspected Boko Haram elements.

“The continuing violence by Boko Haram is an affront to international law, to humanity and to religious faith, said Ban in a statement issued on Saturday evening by his spokesperson.

According to the statement, the UN chief extends his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and the Government of Nigeria, and wishes a speedy recovery to those injured. He reiterates the United Nations' support to the Nigerian Government in its fight against terrorism.

“The Secretary-General also recalls the vital importance and obligation to respect international humanitarian, human rights and refugee law in countering terrorism,” the statement concludes.

Photo: Ikechukwu Ibe/IRIN

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