Organisation of the Islamic Conference Condemns Church Attack In Egypt

Egypt  (Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - The Secretary General of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC), Professor Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu, condemned in the strongest terms the criminal and terrorist act which targeted civilians who were performing their religious rituals in a church in Alexandria, in Egypt at dawn on Jan 1, 2011 resulting in the killing and wounding of a large number of innocent citizens.

In a press release, the Secretary General expressed his condolences to the leadership, government and people of Egypt as well as to the families of the victims and wished speedy recovery to the wounded ones. Professor Ihsanoglu expressed his deep regret that this vicious attack coincided with the celebration of New Year's Day.

He urged the people of the city of Alexandria in particular, and the Egyptian people in general to disassociate themselves from attempts to instigate sedition or spread division among the people which some want to implant among them.

He urged the people to uphold their unity and the higher interests of their country which can only be achieved through uniting against terrorism that does not distinguish between any race, sect or religion, according to the press statement'

The OIC Secretary General also expressed his support for the efforts undertaken by the Egyptian government to avert the danger and confront terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, whatever its source may be, according to the press statement.

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