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Alistair Burt condemns Kabul attack

Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has condemned an attack on ISAF personnel in which at least 19 Afghan civilians were killed.

From:
Foreign & Commonwealth Office and The Rt Hon Alistair Burt
Published
18 May 2010
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Alistair Burt said:

鈥淭he UK Government condemns this morning鈥檚 terrible attack in Kabul in which we understand a number of ISAF (International Security Assistance Force) personnel and at least 19 Afghan civilians were killed, and many more wounded. Our sincere condolences go out to their families. The insurgents have shown a total disregard for innocent life.

鈥淭he UK and international community鈥檚 commitment to support the Afghan government and people to work for a political solution, including through the Peace Jirga at the end of this month, will not be shaken.鈥�

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Published 18 May 2010