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Foreign Office Minister condemns attack in Iraq

Foreign Office Minister David Lidington: "I offer my sincere condolences to the families of those whose lives were lost and to those who were injured."

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Speaking today the Foreign Office Minister said:

“I condemn today’s cowardly and vicious bomb attacks in Iraq, which have indiscriminately killed many innocent people. Those behind these attacks have shown a total disregard for human life. I offer my sincere condolences to the families of those whose lives were lost and to those who were injured. I would like to express the UK’s unwavering support for all Iraqis working to re-build their country and ensure its security and prosperity.”

Published 15 August 2011