Ban Ki-moon condemns ‘terrorist attacks’ at Yemen mosques

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United Nations Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon

United Nations Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemned Friday the “terrorist attacks” on Yemeni mosques that killed at least 142 worshippers.

Friday’s suicide bombings, claimed by the Islamic State jihadist group, were among the deadliest attacks yet in Yemen.

In a statement from his spokesman Farhan Haq, Ban called on all sides to end hostilities and exercise restraint.

“All sides must abide by their stated commitments to resolve differences by peaceful means, and should engage in good faith in the ongoing UN-facilitated negotiations in order to reach a consensus agreement,” the statement read.

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Source:: PM Newspaper