BRUSSELS, June 23 (KUNA) -- The EU strongly condemned on Monday the terrorist attack against Mar Elias church in Damascus, which claimed a large number of victims.
A statement by the EU said that the union extended its deepest condolences to the families of the victims, reflecting at the time, denunciation of this "heinous and cowardly violence against Christians is an attack against all Syrians." The statement went on to say, "It is a grave reminder of the need to intensify efforts against the terrorist threat and to ensure the enduring defeat of Daesh and other terrorist organizations." "At this critical juncture for the country, the EU stands in solidarity with the Syrian people and supports all efforts by the transitional authorities aimed at ensuring the security of all Syrians with no discrimination of the basis of ethnic and religious background." (end) arn.gta