Minister Stewart statement on Burkina Faso

14 Aug 2017 08:53 PM

UK's Minister for Africa, Rory Stewart statement on terrorist attack in Burkina Faso.

Minister Stewart said:

I am deeply saddened by the horrifying terrorist attack in Ouagadougou last night. My thoughts and prayers are with all those who were killed and injured and with their families and with the people of Burkina Faso.

We stand in solidarity with Burkina Faso at this time of tragedy and against the senseless cruelty of terrorism around the world.

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