Press Release

Secretary-General Shocked, Saddened by Horrific Deadly Mass Shooting in Thailand

06 October 2022

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:

The Secretary-General is shocked and saddened by the horrific mass shooting today at a child-care facility in north-eastern Thailand, in which dozens of people were killed, most of them children.

The Secretary-General extends his condolences to the families of the victims and wishes those injured a speedy recovery.

Watch the Spokesperson's noon briefing announcement: https://youtu.be/_Hifhr3oaow?t=42

António Guterres

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