Condemning Bus Attack in Tunisia, Secretary-General Pledges United Nations Support as Tunisians Confront Terrorism, Consolidate Democracy

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:

The Secretary-General condemns the attack today in Tunis against a bus carrying presidential guards, which resulted in many deaths and injuries.  He offers his condolences to the families of the victims and the people and Government of Tunisia.

The Secretary-General reiterates that the United Nations will continue to stand with the people of Tunisia as they confront the scourge of terrorism and continue to consolidate and strengthen their democracy.