UN chief condemns attack outside church in Egypt

United Nations Dec 30 (IANS) United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned the attack that took place outside Mar Mina church in Helwan district south of Cairo in Egypt.

In a statement from his spokesman the Secretary-General extended his deepest condolences to the families of the victims and to the Government and people of Egypt and wishes a swift recovery to those who have been injured Xinhua reported on Friday.

According to reports at least 10 people were killed when gunmen opened fire on a Coptic Orthodox Church on Friday in the southern Cairo neighbourhood of Helwan.

"The Secretary-General calls for those responsible for today s horrific attack to be swiftly brought to justice " the statement concluded.

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