22/03/2012 (Agence Europe) - Ashton condemns Wednesday's bomb attacks. EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Catherine Ashton, on Wednesday 21 March, condemned, “in the strongest possible terms”, the latest attacks in a number of cities across Iraq that same day, claiming the lives of some 50 people and wounding more than 230. Ashton reiterated her call on the government and Iraqi political groups to engage in an inclusive and genuine dialogue to address political differences. “Ensuring that the government in Iraq is both effective and inclusive stands the best chance to defy the continuing violence”, her spokesperson said. She also expressed confidence that the Iraqi people “will remain steadfast in their continued rejection of attempts by extremists to undermine their security and the stability of Iraq.” (CG/transl.rt)