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UN chief slams double terrorist attacks on refugee camp in northeastern Nigeria

Xinhua, February 12, 2016 Adjust font size:

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday condemned the double suicide attacks carried out by suspected Boko Haram elements Wednesday on the Dikwa Camp in Borno State, northeastern Nigeria, calling for "an end to all acts of terrorism and sectarian violence in the country."

The secretary-general deplored the deaths of scores of internally displaced persons and injuries to many others, said a statement issued here by Ban's spokesman.

"The secretary-general extends his deepest sympathy and condolences to the government and people of Nigeria and to the bereaved families," the statement said. "He also wishes a speedy recovery to those injured."

While calling for an end to all acts of terrorism and sectarian violence in the country, Ban reaffirmed the support of the United Nations to the Nigerian government in its fight against terrorism, and reiterated his call for a comprehensive approach to preventing and countering the scourge of terrorism, and to addressing its root causes in compliance with international humanitarian, human rights and refugee law, the statement added.

The suicide attacks, which took place Tuesday morning, killed 58 people and wounded 78 others, reports said, adding that the victims were among the more than 50,000 people who had been forced from their homes by Boko Haram's rampage, only to be confronted with the same horror in the very place they had sought refuge. Endit