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Statement by José Manuel Barroso on the attack of the German and the British embassies in Khartoum, Sudan

Type: Speech - summary   Reference: I-074504   Duration: 00:00:05  Lieu:
End production: 14/09/2012   First transmission: 14/09/2012
On 14 September 2012, José Manuel Barroso, President of the EC, made a statement on the attack of the German and the British embassies in Khartoum, Sudan.

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00:00:05 Soundbite by José Manuel Barroso, President of the EC (in ENGLISH): Let me address another issue we have been following with great concern: the absolutely unacceptable attacks against the German embassy and the British embassy in Khartoum. We condemn it in the strongest terms. This is unacceptable, and it is against all the rules of the civilized world. Nothing justifies these kinds of attacks. Nothing justifies this kind of attacks. Yesterday I received in Brussels the President of Egypt, Mr Morsi, I had the occasion to express also my strong condemnation for attacks on Islam. Respect of all the religions and the freedom of religion but nothing justifies violence against embassies, against diplomatic personnel, and I hope that all the issues can be treated in a peaceful, respectful way. Once again I want to express on my own behalf and on the behalf of the Commission my very sincere solidarity to Germany, to the government of the Federal Republic, and to all those who feel threatened at this moment, as also to other countries like Britain. 00:01:30
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