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France Condemns Terrorist Attack in Iraq and Supports Iraqi Democracy

Strategic Insights

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France has expressed its condemnation of the recent terrorist attack on the Church of Our Lady of Salvation in Iraq, which has resulted in a significant loss of life and emotional distress among the French public. Ambassador Gerard Araud, permanent representative of France to the United Nations, emphasized that any victim of terror deserves attention and condemnation, and that the attack on Iraqi Christians is a deliberate attempt to destroy the Christian community. He highlighted the importance of defending the Christians of Iraq as a moral and political necessity, as they are a frontline in the fight for democracy in Iraq. France has expressed its solidarity with the Iraqi Christians and the Iraqi democracy, and is urging the Security Council to discuss the issue further.

Key Takeaways:

  • The terrorist attack on the Church of Our Lady of Salvation in Iraq has created a significant emotional impact on the French government and public opinion.
  • Ambassador Gerard Araud emphasized that any victim of terror deserves attention and condemnation, and that the attack on Iraqi Christians is a deliberate attempt to destroy the Christian community.
  • France views the protection of Iraqi Christians as a moral and political necessity, as they are a frontline in the fight for democracy in Iraq.
  • The Security Council is expected to discuss the issue further, although there are no immediate plans for a briefing on Western Sahara.
  • France believes that the Security Council has a busy agenda in the coming weeks, but is willing to consider an earlier briefing on Western Sahara if the schedule permits.

Statistics:

  • There is no specific information on the number of casualties or victims of the terrorist attack.
  • The attack took place on November 10, 2010.
  • The Security Council is scheduled to discuss the issue further, but there is no specific timeline for the briefing.
  • The briefing on Western Sahara is due on November 23, 2010.
  • The Security Council will hold a retreat in the coming weeks.
  • There is no information on the number of Christans killed or affected by the attack.

Sources:

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