Statement by Ms. Yoriko Kawaguchi, Minister for Foreign Affairs, on Terrorism by Series of Bombing Attacks in Baghdad

October 27, 2003
Japanese

1. The Government of Japan cannot contain its strong indignation at the series of bombing attacks in Baghdad which occurred after 8:00 a.m. on October 27 local time (Japan time: after 2:00 p.m.), especially at the fact that a car bomb set off near the headquarters of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) caused many deaths and casualties. Japan extends sincere sympathy for those who died in the incidents and condolences to the bereaved families, and prays for a quick recovery for the injured.
   
   
2. Such repeated terrorism targeting the staff of international humanitarian organizations that are striving for humanitarian and reconstruction assistance in Iraq is a contemptible and barbarous act, which Japan strongly condemns.
   
   
3. The Government of Japan is determined to continue cooperating with the rest of the international community for the reconstruction of Iraq without giving in to despicable terrorism.

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