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SRSG Kubiš Condemns Bombing of Mosque in Abu Ghraib: Shows Terrorists’ Total Disdain for Islam

28 June 2016

Baghdad, 28 June 2016 - The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary General (SRSG) for Iraq, Mr. Ján Kubiš, strongly condemns the suicide bombing at a mosque in Abu Ghraib west of Baghdad on Monday 27 June 2016 in which a number of civilians were killed or wounded.

He expresses his condolences to the families of those killed and wishes the injured a speedy recovery.

“This cowardly attack, happening during the holy month of Ramadan and as worshippers were gathered for evening prayers, shows the terrorists’ total disdain for Islam and rejection of its values,” Mr. Kubiš said.

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