The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, OIC, has strongly denounced the shooting inside a church in the city of Sutherland Springs in Texas, USA, which resulted in the death and injury of tens of people.

The OIC Secretary-General Dr. Yousef A. Al-Othaimeen, affirmed the bloc's solidarity with the United States and the international community in their fight against all forms of terrorism, violence and extremism.

He conveyed his condolences to the US government and to the families of the victims of the attack, wishing the wounded prompt recovery.