Doha / Information Office / April 29

The State of Qatar has strongly condemned the armed attack that targeted a church in northern Burkina Faso causing deaths.

In a statement today, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated the State of Qatar's firm stance rejecting violence and terrorism, regardless of motives and reasons.

The statement stressed Qatar's total rejection of targeting places of worship and intimidating civilians.

The Ministry's statement expresses the condolences of the State of Qatar to the victims' families and to the Government and people of Burkina Faso.