Saudi Arabia strongly condemns terror attack in Egypt’s Minya

Saudi Arabia condemned the deadly shooting of a passenger bus in Egypt’s Minya governorate, reported Arab News.

The attack, which was claimed by Daesh, took place near the remote desert monastery of St. Samuel. Seven people were killed and 20 wounded when gunmen opened fire on three buses carrying Coptic Christians. King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent a cable of condolences to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, expressed Saudi support for Egypt and its people, and wished the injured a speedy recovery.

The Saudi Foreign Ministry reiterated the Kingdom’s solidarity with Egypt against terrorism, extended condolences to the victims’ families and to Egypt’s government and people, and wished the wounded a speedy recovery.

The attack will only increase the Egyptian people’s unity and cohesion against terrorism, which is contrary to the teachings of all religions, said secretary-general of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Dr. Yousef bin Ahmed Al-Othaimeen.

The Muslim World League also condemned the shooting, extended condolences to the victims’ families, and wished the wounded a speedy recovery.