Saudi Arabia condemns Örebro attack
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia condemned on Thursday a deadly shooting at a school in Örebro, Sweden, that left several people dead.
At least 11 people died and many people were wounded in an attack at the Risbergska adult education center in Orebro, central Sweden, on Tuesday.
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A Saudi Foreign Ministry statement expressed the Kingdom's complete rejection and denunciation of all forms of violence.
It also expressed Saudi Arabia's solidarity and sincere condolences to the families of the victims.
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