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Arab League chief condemns Saudi mosque attack

CAIRO, May 22 (KUNA) -- Arab League Secretary General Nabil Al-Araby condemned on Friday the "terrorist" attack against innocent civilians performing Friday prayers in Saudi's eastern governorate of Al-Qatif, which resulted in killing and injuring dozens.
In a statement, Al-Araby extended his condolences to the Saudi people and victims' families on this tragic attack.
Earlier, a suicide bomber blew himself up using an explosive belt he was hiding under his clothes at the mosque, which resulted in killing 21 people and 102 others injured in the eastern part of Saudi Arabia.
Out of the 102 injured people, 50 of them were already discharged from hospital after the attack on the mosque in the town of Al-Qediah.
The Saudi interior ministry said they are investigating the attack, and its spokesman said the country was determined to bring those responsible to justice. (end) esm.mb