UN chief condemns Brussels attack

March 23, 2016 00:29

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has strongly condemned the "despicable" terror attacks in Brussels that killed about 35 people and called for the perpetrators to be swiftly brought to justice.

Ban was joined by senior UN officials who condemned the terrorist bombings that killed at least 30 people.

A series of explosions ripped through Brussels airport and a metro train, killing around 35 people and injuring more than 200 in the latest attacks to rock Europe.

The attacks occurred four days after the Paris attacks suspect Salah Abdeslam was captured.

"The Secretary-General strongly condemns the terrorist bombings today in Brussels. The despicable attacks struck at the heart of Belgium and the centre of the European Union," a statement issued by Ban's spokesperson said.

Ban hoped that those responsible will be swiftly brought to justice.

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