The United Nations has expressed its condemnation of a suicide bombing that took place on Sunday at a church in Damascus, which resulted in the deaths of 25 worshippers, including women and children, during mass.
Moreover, no fewer than 60 churchgoers were injured in the attack. Reports indicate that a gunman opened fire inside the Greek Orthodox St. Elias Church in the Dweila neighbourhood before detonating an explosive vest.
He also called for collective action against terrorism, extremism, incitement, and the targeting of any community in Syria, a nation that has been a tapestry of diverse faiths throughout its history.
Adam Abdelmoula, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Syria, referred to the incident as a “deliberate attack on a place of worship.”
Abdelmoula highlighted that it had specifically targeted civilians, including women and children, who were engaged in prayer. “There is no space for violence and extremism,” he remarked, advocating for unity as Syria moves towards recovery and reconciliation.
Abdelmoula reiterated the UN’s steadfast support for the Syrian people and called for all possible actions to be taken to protect civilians, prevent future attacks, and bring the perpetrators to justice.
