South Sudan's English Daily Newspaper
"We Dare where others fear"
By Awan Achiek
President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Sunday sent a condolence message to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin following Friday’s terrorist attack at the Crocus City Hall in northwest Moscow.
Kiir in a letter addressed to Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation condemned the barbaric and heinous terrorist attack against innocent civilians at the Crocus City Concert Hall, Moscow.
“I am deeply saddened to hear the horrific attack carried out by ISIS at Crocus City Hall in Moscow which claimed the lives of over one hundred of innocent people,” Kiir said.
He extended his government’s heartfelt condolences to the families of those killed in the terrorist attack.
“On behalf of the government and the people of South Sudan, I extend our heartfelt condolences and sincere sympathies to you and the families of the victim,” Kiir said.
He said his government stands in solidarity with the government and the people of the Russian Federation in this difficult time.
“We condemn this heinous act in the strongest terms and reaffirm our commitment to stand united against terrorism in all forms,” Kiir said.
Kiir said Russia can count on South Sudan’s full support in the fight against terrorism.
“May the memories of those lost be a source of strength and may peace and harmony prevail in the face of adversity as we strive for a world free from the scourge of terrorism,” he said.
The death toll from Friday’s terrorist attack has risen to 137, the Investigative Committee of Russia said Sunday.
In a televised national address on Saturday, Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed to identify and punish all those behind the attack and declared March 24 a day of national mourning.
Russian authorities said the gunmen opened fire at a concert hall on the outskirts of Moscow. The building then went up in flames.
Russia’s investigative committee is calling the incident a terrorist attack, and the extremist group Islamic State has reportedly claimed responsibility.
