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Morocco urges closer int'l coordination against terrorism

Xinhua, July 16, 2016 Adjust font size:

Morocco on Friday condemned the terrorist attack in Nice, France, calling for better international coordination and cooperation to fight cross-border terrorism.

Morocco expresses its sincere condolences and sympathy to the French government and people, and the families of the bereaved victims and wishes speedy recovery for the wounded, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

At least three Moroccans were killed and another injured in Nice attack, Moroccan media reported earlier Friday.

Citing a consular source, Hespress said that the victims include a 13-year-old child and two women, aged 43 and 49.

Another Moroccan child was seriously injured in the attack, the source added.

At least 84 people were killed Thursday night after a truck drove at high speed into crowds along a promenade in Nice to watch fireworks marking the French national day. Endit