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Tehran, YJC. -- In a statement attributable to the spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon condemns the killing of an Iranian border guard.
The statement which was issued on 25 March 2014 reads:
The Secretary-General condemns the killing of one of the five Iranian border guards who were abducted on 6 February in the country's southeast border region by a militant group.
He expresses his solidarity with the Government and people of Iran, who are confronted with this appalling act amid the annual Nowruz celebrations held to commemorate in peace the start of a new year.
The Secretary-General sends his condolences to the family of the slain guard.
He calls for the perpetrators to be brought to justice. He hopes for the success of the ongoing efforts by the Government of Iran to achieve the release of those who remain captive.
He expresses his solidarity with the Government and people of Iran, who are confronted with this appalling act amid the annual Nowruz celebrations held to commemorate in peace the start of a new year.
The Secretary-General sends his condolences to the family of the slain guard.
He calls for the perpetrators to be brought to justice. He hopes for the success of the ongoing efforts by the Government of Iran to achieve the release of those who remain captive.
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