ACTING HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS CONDEMNS BOMBING IN JERUSALEM

29 January 2004



The following statement was issued today by the Acting United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Bertrand Ramcharan:


"The Acting High Commissioner for Human Rights condemns in the strongest possible terms the terrorist bombing today of a bus in Jerusalem. He extends heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims of this despicable criminal act.
The Acting High Commissioner appeals once again for a rallying of public sentiment against terrorism. Indiscriminate attacks on civilians are illegal acts aimed at the destruction of the most basic human rights. Justice must be meted out to terrorists in accordance with international human rights law".

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