Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton on the violent incidents at Coptic Cathedral in Cairo
BRUSSELS, Kingdom of Belgium, April 8, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ ? Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and security Policy and Vice President of the Commission, issued the following statement today:
Today in Egypt I have had a series of meetings with the President and political leaders about the political and economic situation in the country.
But tonight I am extremely worried about the violent incidents at the Abaseya Coptic Cathedral in Cairo. On hearing the news I immediately contacted the Presidency, strongly urging restraint and for the security forces to control the situation. I understand the President has spoken with the Head of the Coptic Church and has condemned the violence.
My thoughts are with the victims and their families.
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European Union
