Pretoria – The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, has learnt with shock and disbelief the attacks at a nightclub in Orlando, Florida, on 12 June 2016.
Fifty people were killed and 53 others wounded early on Sunday in the shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando.
The gunman, identified as Omar Mateen of Port St. Lucie, Florida, was found dead inside Pulse nightclub after a shootout with the police, according to Orlando Police Chief John Mina.
Dlamini Zuma has sent a message of condolence to President Barack Obama, the people of the United States of America, and the families and relatives of victims.
The AU Commission Chairperson has condemned, in the strongest terms, these despicable and barbaric acts, which are one of the worst in the US history.
While wishing a speedy recovery to the wounded victims of the Orlando attacks, the AUC Chairperson reassured the people of the United States of America of the African Union’s solidarity and full support at this critically difficult time.
Dlamini Zuma further reaffirms the AU’s strong rejection of all acts of terrorism and violent extremism by whomever, wherever and for whatever purposes.
She reiterated the AU’s commitment to continue working with the US, and the international community at large, in the fight against terrorism and violent extremism. – SAnews.gov.za
