The High Representative of the Civilizations Alliance condemns the heinous attack on a church in the US state of Michigan

In the details, the attacker stormed with his truck the Church of “Jesus Christ for the last days” in the town of Grand Blanc, shot peaceful worshipers, and set fire to the church, resulting in a number of deaths and injuries.

In a statement issued today, Monday, the Undersecretary of the Secretary -General, Miguel Angel Moratinos, confirmed that the places of worship are sacred havens in which people find peace, and stressed that such horrific works “It undermines the entire society.”

He called on the High Representative of the Alliance of Civilizations to unity in rejecting hatred, violence and extremism in all its forms, and again affirmed the coalition’s commitment to enhance mutual respect and harmony between religions and social cohesion. He stressed the urgent need to protect all religious sites and sects, regardless of their beliefs or affiliations.

Mr. Moratinos also expressed his sincere condolences to the families of the victims and the people of the town of Grand Blanc, wishing the speedy recovery of the wounded.