António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, condemned the attacks launched by unidentified gunmen on the villages of Chumbango and Zarumbari in the Tillaberi region in Niger, expressing his deepest condolences to the stricken families, the people and the government of Niger, and wishing a speedy recovery for the injured..
The Secretary-General reaffirmed the solidarity and support of the United Nations for the government and people of Niger in their fight against terrorism, violent extremism and organized crime..
Stefan Dujarric, a spokesman for the United Nations Secretary-General, said that the Secretary-General is confident that the Nigerian authorities will spare no effort in identifying the perpetrators of this heinous act and bringing them quickly to justice while strengthening the protection of civilians..
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