07/02/2014 (Agence Europe) - Catherine Ashton condemns attacks. During the evening of 5 February, High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Catherine Ashton condemned “in the strongest possible terms” the attacks in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, the same day. Ashton again called on all the political and religious leaders to speak out against such attacks, to condemn all forms of violence, and to promote national unity. The EU remains committed to supporting Iraq in its efforts to achieve stability and lasting peace, Ashton stated. Three attacks, including one in front of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, left 24 people dead. (CG/transl.fl)