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UN Chief Saddened At Lives Lost Congo Arms Depot Explosion
New York, Mar 5 2012 2:10PM
Secretary-General Ban
Ki-moon today voiced his profound sadness at the loss of
life and destruction caused by the accidental explosion of
an ammunition depot in the capital city of the Republic of
Congo.
Yesterday’s explosion in Brazzaville reportedly killed at least 200 people and wounded more than 1,000. It was so powerful, according to media reports, that its impacts were felt several miles away in Kinshasa, the capital of neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Mr. Ban extended his sincere condolences to the families of the bereaved and to the Government and people of Congo as a whole, his spokesperson said in a statement.
“The United Nations
expresses its support to the Republic of Congo at this
difficult time and reassures the authorities of its
continued cooperation and assistance to ongoing humanitarian
relief operations,” the statement added.
Mar 5 2012
2:10PM
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