24/07/2013 (Agence Europe) - EU condemns wave of violence. Condemning in the strongest possible terms the series of acts of violence in Iraq over recent days, High Representative Catherine Ashton called once again, on 24 July, on the political leaders of Iraq to work together to create a stable and inclusive political environment and to spare no efforts in putting an end to this cycle of violence, her spokesperson announced. He added that Ashton is “saddened that hundreds of innocent people have died as a result of senseless violence since the start of the holy month of Ramadan”. It is believed that nearly 600 people have lost their lives in politically motivated attacks in Iraq since the beginning of the month. (CG/transl.fl)