UAE condemns car-ramming attack in Vancouver that left 11 dead

The United Arab Emirates has condemned the car-ramming attack that took place during a festival for the Filipino community in Vancouver, Canada, which resulted in the death and injuries to a number of innocent people.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that the UAE expresses its strong condemnation of these criminal acts and its permanent rejection of all forms of violence targeting innocent people and aimed at undermining security and stability.

The Ministry expressed its solidarity with the government and people of Canada and the government and people of the Philippines over this deplorable attack, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for all the injured.

At least 11 people were killed and dozens injured when a man with a history of mental health issues rammed an SUV through a crowd at a Filipino community festival in the western Canadian city of Vancouver, police said on Sunday.

Police arrested a 30-year-old Vancouver man at the scene of the incident on Saturday evening, describing him as having had a "significant history" of interactions with authorities involving mental health. They said there was no evidence of terrorism.

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