Cairo, SANA-Secretary-General of the Arab League, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, strongly condemned the terrorist attack that targeted Mar Elias Church in the Dweilaa district of Damascus, extending his condolences to the families of the victims and the injured, and expressing sympathy with the Syrian government and people.
In a statement on Monday, his spokesperson, Jamal Rushdie, said that Aboul Gheit highlighted the continued threat posed by terrorist groups—particularly ISIS—and expressed hope that the Syrian government will be able to confront these groups and others that seek to undermine civil peace in Syria and the region.
Aboul Gheit reaffirmed the Arab League’s solidarity with Syria—its government and people—and its support for efforts that safeguard the rights of all Syrians and fulfill their aspirations for stability and development.
Nawal/Manar Salameh
