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New York, May 19 (Petra) — United Nations Secretary-General António
Guterres has condemned in the strongest terms the deadly attack that
targeted a mosque in San Diego, California.
In a statement issued in his name on Tuesday, Guterres emphasized
that attacks on places of worship are utterly heinous acts. He
stressed the urgent need to confront hatred and intolerance in all
their forms. The Secretary-General extended his deepest condolences
to the families of the victims, expressed his solidarity with the
Muslim community, and called for a thorough investigation into the
attack.
Top US authorities also denounced the assault on the San Diego
Islamic Center, which houses a mosque and a children’s school. US
President Donald Trump condemned the attack alongside the Governor of
California and the city’s mayor.
//Petra// AF
