UAE condemns school shooting in Tacloban, sends sympathies to victims

MANILA, Philippines – The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday condemned the mass shooting at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City that killed four students and injured 13 others.

In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Abu Dhabi “strongly condemns such criminal acts” and “firmly rejects all forms of violence and extremism aimed at undermining security and stability.”

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“The Ministry expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, and to the government and people of the Philippines, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for all those injured,” it said.

The school shooting incident — a rare occurrence in the Philippines, where possession of guns is heavily regulated — involved two minor Grade 9 students, who were apprehended after the incident.

READ: Pangilinan: Tacloban shooting suspects can’t be released even if minors

Police are conducting an extensive investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. (PNA)

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