Press release

Foreign Secretary condemns terrorist attacks in North Sinai

Philip Hammond says UK stands with the Egyptian people in their fight against terrorist violence.

• From: Foreign & Commonwealth Office and The Rt Hon Philip Hammond
• Published: 30 January 2015

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Responding to news of terrorist attacks in North Sinai, Philip Hammond said:

I strongly condemn last night’s series of terrorist attacks against the Egyptian security forces in North Sinai. The UK stands with the Egyptian government and people in their fight against terrorist violence.

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Published 30 January 2015