Qatar Condemns Attack on Football Fans in Nigeria

Doha / Information Office / June 17

The State of Qatar has strongly condemned the attack on a group of villagers in northeastern Nigeria who were watching a football match on television, causing dozens of deaths and injuries.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated in a statement Monday Qatars firm stance rejecting violence and terrorism, regardless of motives and reasons.

The statement expressed Qatars condolences to the victims' families, the government and people of Nigeria, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.