BAN DEPLORES DEADLY TERRORIST BOMBING IN SYRIAN CAPITAL

BAN DEPLORES DEADLY TERRORIST BOMBING IN SYRIAN CAPITAL New York, Sep 27 2008 4:10PM Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has strongly condemned today's terrorist bombing on the outskirts of the Syrian capital, Damascus, which has reportedly claimed the lives of 17 civilians.

In a <"http://www.un.org/apps/sg/sgstats.asp?nid=3447">statement issued by his spokesperson, Mr. Ban extended his condolences to the Government of Syria and the victims' families, and wished a speedy recovery for those injured in the attack.

"The Secretary-General calls for the perpetrators of this crime to be brought to justice," it added.
2008-09-27 00:00:00.000

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