OIC condemns ‘terrorist’ attacks in Mali

Secretary General Hissein Brahim Taha. (REUTERS)
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Updated 25 April 2023
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OIC condemns ‘terrorist’ attacks in Mali

  • He reaffirmed the OIC’s full support for Mali and the Sahel countries in their war against terrorism

JEDDAH: The general secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, also known as the OIC, has condemned Saturday’s twin terrorist attacks in Sevare and Mourdia in central Mali, in which at least nine people were killed and more than 60 injured.

OIC Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha described the attacks as despicable, calling for an end to such acts of violence.

He reaffirmed the OIC’s full support for Mali and the Sahel countries in their war against terrorism.

He offered his condolences to the families of the victims and wished the injured a quick recovery.

 


Saudi crown prince meets with US senator Lindsey Graham in Riyadh

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Saudi crown prince meets with US senator Lindsey Graham in Riyadh

RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with US senator Lindsey Graham in Riyadh on Friday, state news agency SPA reported.

The two discussed bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and the United States and regional developments.

Also at the meeting was Saudi foreign minister Faisal bin Farhan, Minister of defense Khaled Al Saud and Member of the Council of Ministers Musaad Al Aiban.

Earlier, Graham had said the Saudi crown prince believed in the need to reach a dignified solution for the Palestinian people.

“Saudi Arabia is key to what I hope will happen in the region and the world,” Graham added.

“The Saudi Crown Prince’s vision will shape the region for generations to come, and is great for the civilized world,” said Graham.