UAE condemns attack targeting church in Michigan

AFP

The UAE has strongly condemned the attack targeting a church in Michigan in the United States that killed four people and left eight wounded.

In a statement released on Tuesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasised the UAE's rejection of all forms of violence that undermines security and stability. 

The ministry also expressed its sincere condolences to the victims' families, the United States, its government and its people, wishing a speedy recover to those injured in the attack. 

According to Reuters, the perpetrator was also killed in a shootout with the police afterwards.

 

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