MINISTER PETTIGREW CONDEMNS ATTACKS IN CÔTE D'IVOIRE

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November 5, 2004 No. 127 Foreign Affairs Minister Pierre Pettigrew issued the following statement today following the bombings by Ivorian armed forces on positions held by former rebels in Côte d’Ivoire: “I would like to offer my sympathies to the families of the victims of these acts of violence. “Canada strongly condemns these bombings and urges the Ivorian government to end them immediately. Such acts severely undermine the peace process in Côte d’Ivoire. We call on all parties to resume political dialogue with a view to a peaceful and lasting resolution of the Ivorian crisis. “Canada also condemns the attacks carried out in Abidjan against national and foreign media outlets and opposition party headquarters. We remind the Ivorian government of its responsibility to protect all people against such acts of violence. “We are paying particular attention to the humanitarian situation in Côte d’Ivoire.” - 30 - For further information, media representatives may contact: Sébastien Théberge Director of Communications Office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs (613) 995-1851 Media Relations Office Foreign Affairs Canada and International Trade Canada (613) 995-1874 http://www.international.gc.ca

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