Top Kurdish leaders on January 2 condemned the terrorist attack in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, where 15 people were killed and at least 35 injured when a driver rammed into a crowd of revelers on New Year’s.
I condemn the terror attack in New Orleans.
— Masrour Barzani (@masrourbarzani) January 1, 2025
The KRG stands in solidarity with the victims and their families, and the American people in this difficult time.
Our people have made enormous sacrifices in the war on terror. It remains a threat to the wider region and beyond -mb.
The driver was identified as Shamsud Din Jabbar, a U.S. citizen born in Texas. An ISIS flag was found in the truck used to carry out the attack.
“I condemn the terror attack in New Orleans,” Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Prime Minister Masrour Barzani posted on X.
“The KRG stands in solidarity with the victims and their families, and the American people in this difficult time.”
I strongly condemn the attack against innocent people in New Orleans. My thoughts and prayers are with those affected by this vicious act. We stand with the American people during this difficult time.
— Nechirvan Barzani (@IKRPresident) January 1, 2025
“Our people have made enormous sacrifices in the war on terror. It remains a threat to the wider region and beyond,” he added.
Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani posted on X that he “strongly [condemns] the attack against innocent people in New Orleans.”
“My thoughts and prayers are with those affected by this vicious act. We stand with the American people during this difficult time.”
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