Lebanon condemns terrorist attack on church in Damascus

Beirut, SANA- Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned Sunday the terrorist attack that targeted St. Elias Church in the Dweilaa, neighborhood of Damascus.

The Lebanese Presidency stated in a statement that President Aoun offered his deepest condolences to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.

Aoun called for “taking the necessary measures to prevent the recurrence of such an attack and to provide protection for places of worship and their worshippers, as well as for all Syrian citizens, regardless of their sect, ensuring that the unity of the Syrian people remains the foundation for preventing strife and nipping it in the bud.”

Etemad /Manar Saalmeh

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