The unprovoked attack this morning on Muslims marking the festival of Ashura at a mosque in Baghdad has caused significant death and injury among the worshippers. Violence targeting innocent civilians is unacceptable. The European Union extends its sincere condolences to the families of the victims of this attack.
The incident highlights the importance of restoring security and the rule of law throughout the country, and of combatting terrorist activities of all kinds. The European Union pledges to continue its political and financial support to the people and the authorities in Iraq in their fight for peace, democracy and pluralism in their country.
