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Uganda: Commonwealth Secretary-General Condemns Bomb Attacks

12 July 2010

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"I am deeply saddened by the grievous loss of life and injuries following the twin blasts in Kampala on Sunday evening"

Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma has condemned the bomb attacks in the Ugandan capital, Kampala, on Sunday 11 July 2010, where more than 60 people were reported killed and scores of others wounded.

Below is Mr Sharma's message:

"I am deeply saddened by the grievous loss of life and injuries following the twin blasts in Kampala on Sunday evening. This deplorable and cowardly act has no place in our world today and I condemn it in the strongest terms. On behalf of the Commonwealth, I offer my deepest sympathy to the Government and the people of Uganda. The Commonwealth stands with you in solidarity and support in these times of extreme distress."

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