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UN, Lebanon condemn suicide attacks killing five in El-Qaa

Xinhua, June 28, 2016 Adjust font size:

Lebanon's Prime Minister Tammam Salam denounced Monday the suicide bombings which killed several people in El-Qaa.

Meanwhile, the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Sigrid Kaag, strongly condemned Monday the suicide bombings which occurred in the northeastern Lebanese border town of El-Qaa, killing five civilians and injuring several others.

Four suicide bombers detonated their bomb-laden vests in El-Qaa, a predominantly Christian village nestled within a hilly border area, shaken by violence since Syria's conflict in 2011.

In addition to the five people who died, plus the four suicide bombers, 15 others were wounded.

"This terrorist attack proves that the target is our stability, masterminded by the evil forces of darkness. The only way to combat them is by supporting our army and security forces in their battles against terrorism" Salam said in a statement.

He added "facts revealed through this crime, whether in terms of culprit numbers or implementation methods, show the evil nature of the schemes planned against Lebanon and the magnitude of the danger threatening the country at a difficult stage on both the internal and regional fronts."

The PM stressed the importance of maintaining "utmost vigilance to thwart these schemes."

As for Kaag, she expressed her "profound condolences to the victims' families and a speedy recovery for the injured," noting that "terrorist acts, worldwide, constitute one of the most serious threats to international peace and security."

Commending the courage and commitment of the Lebanese Armed Forces and security forces, the Special Coordinator called for "sustained international support in order to enhance their capacity in the face of security challenges, including terrorist threats, both within Lebanon and along its borders."

She stressed the need to hold those responsible for terrorist attacks accountable by bringing them to justice, and reaffirmed that the international community continues to stand by Lebanon.

The Special Coordinator is expected to brief the UN Security Council on July 7 in New York. Endit