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UN, US, Russia, EU, Australia Condemn Barbaric LTTE suicide attack in Anuradhapura

Thursday, 09 October 2008

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon deplored the latest suicide bombing in Anuradhapura, which has killed many people, including retired army General Janaka Perera, and wounded scores more. "The Secretary-General strongly condemns acts of this kind that have caused the death and injury of many civilians throughout Sri Lanka," Mr. Ban's spokesperson said in a statement. "He reiterates his consistent position that no cause or grievance can justify indiscriminate attacks against civilians." The United States in its statement condemned the attack "in the strongest possible terms". "Also killed in this heinous suicide bombing, which occurred during the ceremonial opening of the office of the North Central Province opposition leader, were several members of the provincial council and numerous other innocent bystanders. We express our deepest sympathies to the families of the victims and the people of Sri Lanka".

"The United States denounces this reprehensible attack on civilians. Its perpetrators have advanced no cause other than to bring further suffering to the people of Sri Lanka. Only a political solution, not further violence, can provide a way forward to ending the country's deadly conflict," the statement issued by the US Embassy in Colombo said. Meanwhile, European Union External Relations Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner deplored the suicide bombing. "I condemn in the strongest possible terms this appalling act of terrorism which cannot be justified under any circumstances," said Ferrero-Waldner.

The Embassy of the Russian Federation in Sri Lanka also expressed "its profound condolences to all bereaved family members of those mercilessly killed and injured as a result of barbaric suicidal terrorist act committed in Anuradhapura on the 6th of October, including the former Ambassador of Sri Lanka in the Soviet Union Dr. R. Johnpulle with his spouse and the former Envoy of Sri Lanka in Australia and Indonesia Major-General J. Perera with his spouse". "We strongly condemn terrorist activity in any part of the world whatever slogans are used to justify it and express our confidence, that the friendly Sri Lankan people will soon secure peace and stability throughout the island." the statement said

The Australian government too condemned the attack.

(Courtesy : Ministry of Defence )

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