S. African government condemns terror attacks in Denmark

The South African government on Tuesday joined the international community in strongly condemning the terrorist attacks at two venues in Copenhagen, Denmark in which two people were killed and five police officers wounded.

The South African government has taken note of and supports the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's strong condemnation of the shooting attacks at a freedom of expression event and near a synagogue on February 14 and 15, said Clayson Monyela, spokesperson of the International Department of International Relations and Cooperation.

The first attack occurred Saturday afternoon during a debate event at the cultural center Krudttoenden, where a 55-year-old Danish film director Finn Noergaard was killed and three police officers were wounded.

The second shooting took place in the wee hours of Sunday outside Copenhagen's main synagogue near Norreport Station, where a 37-year-old jew Dan Uzan was shot dead in the head and two police officers were shot in the arm and leg.

The man who was suspected of carrying out the attacks were killed early Sunday morning.

The SA government reiterates its stance that terrorism in any form and from whichever quarter cannot be condoned, Monyela said.

"South Africa stands firmly with the international community by unequivocally condemning all terrorism. South Africa will continue to support regional and international efforts to address the scourge of terrorism in all its forms."

The South African government extends its deepest condolences to the government and people of Denmark, especially the victims of the attack and their loved ones, said Monyela. Endi