United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned the attack that took place outside Mar Mina church in Helwan district, south of Cairo, in Egypt.
In a statement from his spokesman, the Secretary-General extended his deepest condolences to the families of the victims and to the Government and people of Egypt and wishes a swift recovery to those who have been injured, Xinhua reported on Friday.
According to reports, at least 10 people were killed when gunmen opened fire on a Coptic Orthodox Church on Friday, in the southern Cairo neighbourhood of Helwan.
"The Secretary-General calls for those responsible for today's horrific attack to be swiftly brought to justice," the statement concluded.
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