Statement by the Minister for Foreign Affairs on the Moscow Metro Bombings

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Statement by the Minister for Foreign Affairs on the Moscow Metro Bombings

I am horrified at the appalling loss of life in this morning’s bombings on the Moscow metro. I condemn those responsible for this gratuitous act of terrorism on innocent people on their way to work. Nothing can justify such an outrageous attack, which has taken the lives of so many and left scores injured. 

On behalf of the Government and people of Ireland, I send heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved and offer my best wishes for a swift recovery to the injured.  

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29 March 2010