DEADLY TERRORIST ATTACK WILL NOT DETER ALGERIANS FROM PATH OF PEACE - BAN

DEADLY TERRORIST ATTACK WILL NOT DETER ALGERIANS FROM PATH OF PEACE – BAN New York, Aug 20 2008 9:10AM Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned the terrorist attack that reportedly killed at least 43 people in Algeria, stressing that violence will not deter the country's people from the path of peace and reconciliation.

A statement issued last night by Mr. Ban's spokesperson noted that most of the victims of yesterday's suicide bombing at a gendarmerie training academy in Issers, some 60 kilometres east of the capital, Algiers, were between the ages of 18 and 20.

"The Secretary-General extends his condolences to the people of Algeria and in particular, to the families of the victims," the statement said, adding that Mr. Ban once again urges the international community support the Government's efforts to combat terrorism.

The attack also sparked condemnation from the Security Council, which issued a presidential statement yesterday stressing the need to bring the perpetrators, organizers and sponsors of the bombing to justice.
2008-08-20 00:00:00.000

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