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Cuba condemns terrorist attack against Jewish celebration in Australia

Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez condemned on Monday the terrorist attack perpetrated against a Jewish celebration in Sydney, Australia. Which left at least 16 people dead and some 40 wounded.

In a message posted on the social network X, the Cuban Foreign Minister denounced the attack carried out by two gunmen against a crowd gathered on Sunday on Bondi Beach. In eastern Sydney, one of the busiest and most popular tourist areas in the country.

“We condemn the terrorist act against a Jewish celebration in Sydney. We express our condolences to the Government and people of Australia for the victims. Especially to the families and loved ones of the deceased. We reiterate Cuba’s firm and unwavering position against any manifestation of terrorism,” Rodríguez stated.

According to New South Wales Police Chief Mal Lanyon, at least 15 people were killed in the attack. Including a 10-year-old girl and 40 others were injured, including four minors.

The attack was carried out by two individuals: a 50-year-old man, who was shot dead by police at the scene. With his 24-year-old son, who remains in critical but stable condition in the hospital.

With information from Prensa Latina