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S. African President Zuma condemns terror attacks in Burkina Faso

Xinhua, January 18, 2016 Adjust font size:

The South African government joins the international community in strongly condemning the cowardly terrorist attacks in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, President Jacob Zuma said on Sunday.

The attacks, which took place at the Splendid Hotel in Ouagadougou, and another hotel and a cafe nearby on Friday night, killed 29 people of 18 nationalities and wounded at least 30 others.

South Africa stands firmly with the rest of the international community in its condemnation of these senseless attacks targeting innocent civilians and reiterates its stance that terrorism, in whatever form and from whichever quarter, cannot be condoned, Zuma said.

On behalf of the government and people of South Africa, Zuma conveyed a message of deepest condolences to Burkina Faso's President Roch Marc Christian Kaboré, the government and people of Burkina Faso, particularly the families of the victims.

The South African Embassy in Ouagadougou is closely monitoring developments and will report to Pretoria as soon as information is available on the well-being of any South African citizens, Zuma said. Endit