Jeddah (UNA-OIC) – The Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Dr. Yousef Al-Othaimeen condemned vehemently the terrorist attack on innocent market sellers in the Tillabéri region in Western Niger, which left at least 58 people dead and granaries burned to the ground.
Al-Othaimeen described the attack as an appalling massacre. He offered condolences to the families of victims as well as to the government and people of Niger, wishing the wounded a speedy recovery.
The Secretary-General reiterated the OIC’s condemnation of terrorism in all forms and manifestations. He also reaffirmed the continued stand of the Organization to support African Sahel countries in fighting terrorism.
