21 April 2004
Foreign Secretary Jack Straw has condemned the bombs in Basra earlier today as ‘vicious attacks’.
A series of attacks took place on police stations and an Iraqi Civil Defence Corps base in Basra and Al Zubayr in southern Iraq. Italian troops were also attacked in Dhi Qar province.
Latest information indicates that at least 68 Iraqis were killed and a further 98 have been injured. Four British soldiers are among those who have been wounded.
"Tragically, a bus carrying girls to school was caught in one of the blasts," said Mr Straw.
"Our thoughts and prayers this morning are with the families and friends of those Iraqis who died in today’s devastating attacks, and with the British soldiers and others who were injured.
"My message to the terrorists is clear: we will not allow you to derail the process of transition to a sovereign and democratic Iraq. The people of Iraq will not be deprived of the better future which they deserve."
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