JEDDAH, Dec 14 (KUNA) -- Secretary General of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu strongly condemned Tuesday the terror assault that took place in the Swedish capital of Stockholm last Saturday.
Ihsanoglu said in a statement that "such criminal attack is frowned upon by all Muslims and by the religion of Islam," asserting that, "whoever stands behind such heinous crimes are the foes of Islam and mankind and they are should be brought to justice." He also expressed his condolences for the families of victims, and for the government and people of Sweden, wishing speedy recovery for the injured.
Ihsanoglu also stressed in his statement the principled stance of OIC that rejects terrorism, asserting its determination and resolve on eradicating such dangerous phenomenon in cooperation with the international community. (end) yms.aff KUNA 142100 Dec 10NNNN