The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has strongly condemned what he described as a “heinous terrorist attack” against the Jewish community in Sydney, Australia, which left at least 12 people dead, including one of the attackers.
In a statement cited by the Spanish news agency EFE, Youssouf said the attack represented an assault on humanity itself and on shared values of peace, tolerance and coexistence. He extended his condolences to the families of the victims and expressed the AU’s solidarity with the affected community during what he called a moment of profound grief.
The African Union reiterated its firm rejection of terrorism in all its forms, stressing that no cause can ever justify deliberate attacks on civilians. Youssouf highlighted the importance of protecting all communities from hatred, violence and extremism, and called for greater unity and cooperation among states and societies to prevent radicalisation and combat violent extremism.
The AU also reaffirmed its commitment to opposing antisemitism and all forms of hate-driven violence.
The attack occurred when two assailants opened fire on a crowd celebrating Hanukkah at Bondi Beach. Australian police classified the incident as a terrorist act. At least 12 people were killed, and around 30 others were injured and taken to nearby hospitals.
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