“The Secretary-General strongly condemns yesterday's terrifying explosion that took place on a busy market in Africa in northern Syria. He expresses deep condolences to the families of the victims, ”the organization’s website said in a statement.
In addition, Guterres called for a complete and immediate ceasefire in Syria against the spread of the coronavirus infection COVID-19.
According to RIA Novosti, the Turkish Ministry of Defense previously reported that in the center of Afrin, a mined fuel tank truck exploded, killing 40 people, including 11 children.