UAE condemns terrorist attack in Syria

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The UAE has strongly condemned the terrorist attack that targeted a military college in Homs, in central Syria, which killed at least 100 people and injured many more.

According to officials, the attack came just minutes after Syria's defence minister left a graduation ceremony there. 

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said the UAE expressed its strong condemnation of the attack, and emphasised its permanent rejection of all forms of violence and terrorism that aims at undermining security and stability.

The Ministry also expressed its sincere ‏condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery for those injured. 

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