New York, 25 December 2011 - The Secretary-General condemns in the strongest terms the attacks targeting churches in Madala, on the outskirt of the Nigerian capital, Abuja and the north-eastern city of Jos, which have left many dead and injured.
The Secretary-General expresses his sympathy and condolences to the people of Nigeria and to the bereaved families who have lost loved ones.
The Secretary-General calls once again for an end to all acts of sectarian violence in the country and reiterates his firm conviction that no objective sought can justify this resort to violence.
The Secretary-General expresses his sympathy and condolences to the people of Nigeria and to the bereaved families who have lost loved ones.
The Secretary-General calls once again for an end to all acts of sectarian violence in the country and reiterates his firm conviction that no objective sought can justify this resort to violence.