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  # India
  =>Criticism of politicians and resignations
  => Demand for self-defense
  =>Tribute to victims
  # International
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  => Support of investigation

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's spokesperson's statement: "The Secretary-General condemns the rash of shootings and blasts in Mumbai today, which killed and wounded a large number of people. Such violence is totally unacceptable. The Secretary-General reiterates his conviction that no cause or grievance can justify indiscriminate attacks against civilians. He calls for the perpetrators to be brought to justice swiftly. The Secretary-General sends his deepest sympathies to the families of the victims and the wounded and expresses his solidarity with the people and Government of India.." The 15 members of the United Nation Security Council issued a statement saying, "The members of the Security Council expressed their condolences to the families of the victims and to the people and Government of India, underlined the need to bring perpetrators, organizers, financiers and sponsors of these reprehensible acts of terrorism to justice. All acts of terrorism are criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation."

European Union and France - Nicolas Sarkozy, in his role of both President of France and President of the European Council, said: "I strongly condemn the indiscriminate violence that hit your country through this series of ugly and odious terrorist acts. In this sad moment, I wish to give my sincerest condolences to the families of the innocent victims of these reprehensible attacks and express my sympathy and my wish to the injured for rapid recovery."

European Union - High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy Javier Solana said: "I condemn in the strongest possible terms the heinous terrorist attacks throughout the city of Mumbai. I convey my most sincere condolences to the families of the victims and my sympathy to the Indian authorities. To those who were injured, I wish a speedy recovery. These acts show once again the need for the international community to stand united against terrorism and fight it with determination."

 

 
 


Organization of the Islamic Conference - A spokesman of the OIC condemned yesterday’s series of shootings and blasts by peoples in Mumbai, which killed and wounded hundreds of people. Expressing regret over the deaths of innocent people due to the attacks, the spokesperson conveyed heartfelt condolences to the Indian Government and the families of the victims and wished for the speedy recovery of the wounded.The spokesperson stressed that such violent acts run counter to human values and that they can not be justified.

 

NATO - Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer said: "I condemn in the strongest possible terms the mindless and indiscriminate terrorist attacks in Mumbai. Attacking innocent people, tourists and patients in hospitals is despicable and cowardly. On behalf of the Alliance, I am relaying the sincerest words of solidarity and sympathy to the Indian authorities, to Indian people and especially families of the victims. NATO, as part of the international community, is determined to spare no effort to fight the scourge of terrorism which should have no place in the 21st century."

Anglican Communion - The Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams has, on 27 November 2008, written to the High Commissioner of India, Mr Shiv Shankar Mukherjee expressing his shock and outrage at the appalling atrocities in Mumbai and offering on behalf of the whole Anglican Communion prayers for those who have lost loved ones, for the injured and for all those caring for them or dealing with the ongoing siege. "People everywhere", he said, "stand in solidarity with the innocent and in condemnation of those who would destroy innocent lives out of evil and misguided motives".

 

 
 

26/11/08/Mumbai Blast: nobody is going to forget this date; very shocking and horrifying incident. Nobody expected the plans executed. In my last post about blasts, I indirectly mentioned war however after knowing the reality I am giving it a second thought. Well, we just can't attack any country like that.
   

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