NEWS RELEASES
CANADA CONDEMNS BOMBING IN LISBURN, NORTHERN IRELAND
October 8, 1996 No. 185
CANADA CONDEMNS BOMBING IN
LISBURN, NORTHERN IRELAND
Foreign Affairs Minister Lloyd Axworthy today condemned yesterday's double bombing
at the British Army Headquarters in Lisburn, Northern Ireland and reiterated
Canadian government support for the efforts of the British and Irish governments
to find a just and lasting peace in Northern Ireland.
"Canada strongly condemns this attack and calls again on the IRA to reinstate its
truce, which would enable Sinn Fein to participate in the Multi-Party talks and
contribute to the climate necessary for the peace process to succeed,"
said Mr. Axworthy.
"Democratic and non-violent means, particularly the all-party negotiations for a
permament settlement in Northern Ireland, should be used to achieve peace and
reconciliation. These talks represent the best opportunity to advance the peace
process and to establish a just and enduring peace. We urge that the negotiators
continue, and not be undermined by the bombing," the Minister added.
Mr. Axworthy extended his sincere sympathy to the many victims of the Lisburn
attack and to their families.
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