Sheikh Salman condemns "cowardly terrorist" attack on Al-Imam Al-Sadiq Mosque

KUWAIT, June 26 (KUNA) -- Minister of Information and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Sheikh Salman Salem Al-Humoud Al-Sabah strongly condemned Friday's "terror" bombing attack on a mosque in Kuwait City.
"What happened today is a cowardly terrorist act that targets Kuwait's security and stability," the Minister said in a statement to KUNA.
He underlined that the security agencies and all Kuwaiti people are hand in hand to defend the national unity and spare the chance on those trying to instigate division, harms the state security and stability.
"Kuwait is stronger than those cowards," he said.
He pointed out that His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah shows Kuwait's unity in face of terrorism.
Sheikh Salman expressed condolence and sympathy with relatives of the attack victims.
The Ministry of Interior has announced that several worshipers were killed and others injured in the blast that hit Al-Imam Al-Sadiq Mosque in Al-Sawaber neighborhood in Kuwait city during noon Friday prayer. (end) fk.ibi