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UN chief condemns deadly bomb attack on Israeli tourist bus in Bulgaria

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

UN chief condemns deadly bomb attack on Israeli tourist bus in Bulgaria

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemns in “the strongest possible terms” today's deadly bombing attack on a bus carrying Israeli tourists in Bulgaria, according to Mr. Ban’s spokesperson.

“The Secretary-General expresses his condolences to the victims and their families, to the Governments and people of Bulgaria and Israel,” the spokesperson added in a statement.

According to media reports, the bus was outside of the airport of the city of Burgas when it exploded, killing at least seven and injuring more than 30 people, some critically.