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European Union (EU) commiserates with Nigeria on the
Kano Bombings
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The spokesperson of Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the European Union for
Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the Commission, issued the following
statement today:
The High Representative is profoundly shocked and saddened by the latest wave of terrorist
attacks that appear to have killed more than 150 innocent citizens in Kano, Northern Nigeria,
on 20 January. She sends her most sincere condolences to the victims, their families and their
communities.

The EU resolutely rejects terrorism as a means to any end. It pledges its support to the vast
majority of Nigerian citizens who have a long tradition of religious and social tolerance, and
who seek to live in peace with their neighbours. We offer our support to the Nigerian people
and Government in overcoming this threat to their way of life and their country's stability and
democracy.

We will discuss with the Nigerian government in the coming days, including at our forthcoming
Ministerial dialogue in early February, possible ways and concrete actions in support of
peace, security and development in the country, particularly for the poorest communities.
Statement by the Spokesperson of High Representative
Catherine Ashton
on the bombings in Kano, Nigeria
EUROPEAN UNION
Brussels, 22 January 2012
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Responding, Amb. Usman Baraya thanked the Commission for this expression of sympathy and
support when Nigeria needed it most.