Further condemnations against attack in Moscow include UN, Hamas
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More countries and the Hamas movement express their condemnation of the recent terrorist attack, offering their deepest condolences to the leadership and the people of Russia.
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Ambulances park near a burning building of the Crocus City Hall on the western edge of Moscow, Russia, Friday, March 22, 2024. (AP)
Following the terrorist attack in Moscow's Crocus City Hall concert venue, resulting in the deaths of numerous civilians, more countries issued statements condemning the atrocious act.
In a statement, the Hamas movement strongly condemned the terrorist attack that targeted civilians in Moscow, offering its deepest condolences to the leadership and people of Russia. The Movement expressed its full solidarity with Russia, its people, and the families of the victims.
UN members condemn 'heinous, cowardly' attack
The UN Security Council released a statement on Friday, saying, "The members of the UN Security Council strongly condemned the heinous terrorist attack at a concert hall in the Moscow Region."
“The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the heinous and cowardly terrorist attack at a concert hall in Krasnogorsk, Moscow Region, the Russian Federation, on 22 March 2024. This reprehensible act of terrorism resulted in the grievous loss of dozens of lives and has left more than 100 injured, some in critical condition," the statement read.
Macron condemns Moscow 'terrorist attack'
According to the Elysee Palace, French President Emmanuel Macron strongly condemned the terrorist attack, claimed by ISIS, adding that "France expresses its solidarity with the victims, their loved ones and all the Russian people."
Hungarian PM expresses condolences to Russians
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban also offered condolences to Russians following the deadly terrorist attack.
"I would like to express my deepest condolences to the people of the Russian Federation following the heinous terrorist attack that took place near Moscow this evening. We pray for the families of the victims!" Orban wrote on X.
I would like to express my deepest condolences to the people of the Russian Federation following the heinous terrorist attack that took place near Moscow this evening. We pray for the families of the victims!
— Orbán Viktor (@PM_ViktorOrban) March 22, 2024
Qatar condemns the terrorist attack in Moscow
The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Doha condemns in the strongest terms the terrorist attack that hit Moscow on Friday.
The Ministry said in a statement on its page on X: "The State of Qatar expresses its strong condemnation and denunciation of the shooting incident that took place in the Russian capital, Moscow, and led to dozens of deaths and injuries."
Statement | Qatar Strongly Condemns the Shooting Incident in Moscow#MOFAQatar pic.twitter.com/nlFtZrShrE
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Qatar (@MofaQatar_EN) March 22, 2024
Italian PM condemns the attack in Moscow
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stressed on Saturday that the Italian government completely condemns the "inhuman terrorist attack that occurred in the Crocus City Hall near Moscow."
The Italian government quoted Meloni as saying, "The horror of the massacre of innocent civilians in Moscow is unacceptable. Firm and total condemnation of the Italian Government for this heinous act of terrorism. I express my full solidarity with those affected and the families of the victims."
L'orrore del massacro di civili innocenti a Mosca è inaccettabile. Ferma e totale condanna del Governo italiano a questo efferato atto di terrorismo. Esprimo la piena solidarietà alle persone colpite e ai familiari delle vittime.
— Giorgia Meloni (@GiorgiaMeloni) March 22, 2024
Tunisia strongly condemns terrorist attack in Moscow
Tunisia strongly condemned the terrorist attack on Saturday, saying, "The Republic of Tunisia strongly condemns the cowardly terrorist act that occurred in the Russian capital, Moscow, resulting in the loss of numerous innocent lives."
Furthermore, the Tunisian Republic expressed its full solidarity with the Russian Federation, reaffirming its rejection of all forms of violence, extremism, and terrorism.
The Ministry added that Tunisia extends its sincerest condolences and deepest sympathy to the leadership, the Russian people, and the families of the victims, and wishes a speedy recovery to all the wounded.
Morocco strongly condemns the terrorist attack
In a statement, Morocco condemned the terrorist attack, adding that the Kingdom of Morocco expresses its solidarity with the Russian authorities in their fight against terrorism.
It also extended its condolences to the victims' families and wished the injured a speedy recovery.
🔴 Statement : The Kingdom of Morocco strongly condemns the terrorist attack perpetrated Friday at Crocus City Hall in Krasnogorsk near Moscow, claimed by the terrorist organization DAESH, resulting in the loss of many lives and injuries. pic.twitter.com/Qiwf3k21r1
— Moroccan Diplomacy 🇲🇦 (@Marocdiplo_EN) March 22, 2024
