The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)
condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack that took place on Friday
01 November 2019 against a military post in the Region of Ménaka, North-East of
Mali, killing 53 soldiers and wounding many others.
The Secretary General of the OIC, Dr. Yousef Al Othaimeen, extended his deepest
condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, to the Government and
people of Mali and wished the wounded prompt recovery. He expressed the OIC’s
support for the efforts of the Government of Mali in fighting terrorism.
Al Othaimeen reiterated the principled position of the OIC condemning
vigorously acts of terrorism and violent extremism in all forms and
manifestations.