Armenian MFA rejects reports on the death of second Armenian in Nice attack
16:40 The Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs refutes the reports on the death of a second Armenian citizen in Nice. 14:58 The Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms the death of a second citizen of the Republic of Armenia in Nice attack. The Ministry had earlier reported about one Armenian killed in the attack. Armenia's Consulate General in Marseille stays in touch with the victim’s family, the Ministry of Foreign Ministry says. 10:43 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia has condemned ‘the bloody attack’ that took place during Bastille Day celebrations in the French city of Nice. “We strongly condemn the attack in Nice and extend our condolences to the relatives of the victims,” the Ministry said adding that they are trying to clarify whether there were any Armenians among the victims of those injured in the attack. There is no confirmed data so far. At least 80 people including children were killed and dozens injured when the attacker drove a truck through a crowd watching a fireworks display to mark the holiday. This was the third major attack in France in less than 18 months.
