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Saudi Arabia voices regret over fatal shooting in Sweden

February 06, 2025
Saudi Arabia extended its condolences and sincere sympathy to the bereaved families of the victims, as well as to the people and government of Sweden.
Saudi Arabia extended its condolences and sincere sympathy to the bereaved families of the victims, as well as to the people and government of Sweden.

Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia expressed regret over fatal shooting in the central Swedish city of Örebro.

In a statement issued on Thursday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom's deep regret over the shooting incident which resulted in multiple casualties.

The Kingdom extended its condolences and sincere sympathy to the bereaved families of the victims, as well as to the people and government of Sweden. The ministry wished a speedy recovery for those who sustained injuries.

The Swedish police said at least 10 people were killed at a school on Tuesday, in what has been described as the worst mass shooting in Sweden’s history. The suspected perpetrator also died.

A large number of people were injured after a gunman opened fire at a campus in the city of Örebro. The shooting occurred inside Campus Risbergska, a school for adult education, which is located on a campus where other schools, including those for children, are based.


February 06, 2025
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