Bahrain denounces Sinai terrorist attack

MANAMA, 7 July 20170: Bahrain strongly condemned the terrorist attack that targeted a security forces in North Sinai in Egypt, causing the death of a number of military personnel including a colonel, Bahrain News Agency (BNA) reported.

The Bahrain Foreign Ministry extended its deepest condolences to the people of Egypt and to the victims’ bereaved families.

“The terrorist act, which represents an affront to religion, is contrary to all human and moral values and principles”, it said in a statement issued Friday.

‏It reaffirmed Bahrain’s firm support to Egypt in its fight against terrorism as well as its efforts to promote security and stability.

The statement stressed the necessity of uniting all efforts to root out violence, extremism and terrorism which threaten international peace and security.