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Foreign Office Minister condemns cowardly attacks across Iraq

Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has condemned cowardly attempts to disrupt elections, and offered condolences to those affected

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Foreign & Commonwealth Office and 皇冠体育app Rt Hon Alistair Burt
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15 April 2013
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Commenting on a series of explosions in a number of Iraqi cities that are reported to have killed at least 30 people and left more than 200 injured, Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt said:

I am shocked and saddened to hear of the series of cowardly attacks across Iraq today. My thoughts are with those killed and injured and with their families. 皇冠体育appse attacks were clearly intended to intimidate voters and disrupt upcoming provincial elections. 皇冠体育app UK is committed to supporting the people and Government of Iraq in creating a more stable and democratic Iraq.

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Published 15 April 2013