SECRETARY-GENERAL STRONGLY CONDEMNS RIYADH TERRORIST ATTACK
Following is a statement issued today by the Spokesman for Secretary-General Kofi Annan:
The Secretary-General is horrified by last night's attack against a residential compound in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, that reportedly killed at least 10 innocent people and injured many others.� He condemns this terrorist act in the strongest possible terms.
The Secretary-General conveys his heartfelt condolences to the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the families of the victims.� He is confident that the authorities of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will bring to justice the perpetrators of this cowardly attack.
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