Brussels, 17/04/2001 (Agence Europe) - The Swedish Presidency has made the following declaration on behalf of the European Union:
"The EU expresses its profound concern at the serious escalation of violence and loss of life in the context of the Maoist insurgency in Nepal in the last days, and extends its condolences to the families of the bereaved. The EU condemns such serious acts of lethal violence. The EU expresses its support for democratic government and the process of democracy...