Terrorist attack in Nice was condemned by UN Secretary-General

By Ann Charles July 18, 2016

Shown here is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on the left with President of France, Francois Hollande on the right , during a meeting at UN Headquarters in New York. The terrorist attack on July 14 in Nice was condemned by the Secretary-General. UN Photo/Evan Schneider

Terrorist attack in Nice, France on Bastille Day ( July 14 ) was condemned by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemned the July 14 terrorist attack in Nice, France
on Bastille Day. He expressed his deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the
victims of this horrific act, as well as the Government and the people of France. He also
extended wishes for a speedy recovery to those injured.

The Secretary-General said that he hoped that all those responsible for this massacre will be
rapidly identified and brought to justice. He stands firmly by the French Government and
people as they confront this threat and stressed the need to intensify regional and international effects to combat terrorists and violent extremism.

Ann Charles

Ann Charles is UN Bureau Chief of "Baltic Review" based in New York City. She covers diplomatic activities at United Nations Headquarters in New York and the world body's work in human rights, education, culture, the environment, and tourism, among other global concerns.