Arab League Secretary General Nabil el Araby condemned the fatal shooting at a Florida nightclub that left at least 50 dead and wounded more than 50 others on Sunday.

In a statement Monday, Araby underlined the need of rallying international efforts to combat terrorism and confront attempts to ignite violence and hatred. 

A 29-year-old Omar Mateen opened fire on patrons of Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida at around 2:00 AM, killing at least 50 and wounding 53 more in what Orlando police have deemed a terrorist attack.

Mateen took hostages shortly after the shooting began and was shot dead by police, who stormed the club three hours later.

According to NBC News, Mateen pledged allegiance to ISIS before the attack. ISIS reportedly claimed that it was responsible for the attack, however, Mateen’s father denies the attack had anything to do with religion.

Source : MENA