The Muslim Council of Elders, under the chairmanship of His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, strongly condemns the terrorist attack that targeted Diori Hamani Airport in Niamey, the capital of Niger, resulting in a number of deaths and injuries.
The Muslim Council of Elders affirms its firm rejection of such terrorist and criminal acts, which are contrary to the teachings of the Islam, all divine religions, human values, as well as international conventions and norms. The Council calls for decisive action against violent and terrorist groups that seek to wreak havoc and undermine security and stability. It also emphasizes the importance of strengthening efforts to counter hate speech, confront extremist ideologies, and promote the values of dialogue, tolerance, coexistence, and peace.
The Muslim Council of Elders extends its sincere condolences to the Republic of Niger— government and people—and to the families of the victims, praying to Almighty Allah to grant a swift recovery to the injured.