The United Nations Mission in Iraq (UNAMI) expressed its shock at the fire incident that broke out in a wedding hall in Al-Hamdaniya, and described it as a "tremendous tragedy."
The Mission stated in a blog post: “We feel shock and pain due to the huge loss of lives and injuries in the fire that occurred in Al-Hamdaniya in Nineveh and described it as a tremendous tragedy. Our sincere condolences to the families who lost their loved ones, and we wish the injured a speedy recovery.”
Source: National Iraqi News Agency