07/12/2015 (Agence Europe) - EU denounces attack on governor and calls for political dialogue. On Sunday 6 December, the European Union denounced the attack made that day in which the Governor of Aden (Yemen), Jaafar Mohammed Saad, was killed. This attack is the latest in a series of terrorist acts against local officials, captive military personnel - whether government forces or Houthi militia - and civilians, including worshippers. The spokesperson for the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy said that “Such a pattern demonstrates the urgency of putting an end to the current conflict through inclusive negotiations in order to quickly restore state authority and prioritize efforts to decisively tackle the spread of violent extremism and terrorism throughout Yemen”. She reiterated the fact that “the EU renews its call on all parties to engage immediately without preconditions in UN-facilitated talks”. (see EUROPE 11445). (CG)
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