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31 July 2010, Baghdad- The Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Iraq, Ms. Christine McNab, is deeply saddened by the bus crash of 29 July, in which three Iraqi officials and two contractors of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) lost their lives. They were among tens of participants to a UNDP training on democratic governance. A number of other passengers were injured and they are receiving treatment in Jordan.
On behalf of the United Nations in Iraq, DSRSG McNab extends her heartfelt condolences to the Government of Iraq and the bereaved families of those who were killed in the fatal accident and wishes speedy recovery to those who were injured.
DSRSG McNab joins the UNDP Administrator in thanking the Jordanian authorities for their prompt action in delivering medical assistance to the injured.