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Foreign Office concerned at deteriorating security situation in Cote d鈥橧voire

Foreign Office condemns recent violence against unarmed civilians.

From:
Foreign & Commonwealth Office and Henry Bellingham
Published
10 March 2011
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Commenting on the deteriorating security situation in Cote d鈥橧voire, a Foreign Office spokesperson today said:

鈥淲e continue to be very concerned at the deteriorating security situation in Cote d鈥橧voire, and condemn the recent violence against unarmed civilians.

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Published 10 March 2011