UAE condemns Nigeria church attack

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The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the terrorist attack that targeted a church in south-western Nigeria, killing and injuring dozens of people.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) reaffirmed the UAE's strong denunciation of these acts, and its rejection of all forms of violence and terrorism aimed at destabilising security, in contravention of humanitarian values and principles.

The Ministry also expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the Nigerian government and people, and to the families of the victims , and its wished a speedy recovery to all the injured.

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