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Press Statement
Richard Boucher, Spokesman
Washington, DC
September 1, 2004


Murder of Nepalese Hostages in Iraq


The United States condemns in the strongest terms the murder of Nepalese hostages in Iraq.  Secretary Powell spoke yesterday with Prime Minister Deuba to offer our condolences to the Government of Nepal, the people of Nepal and the families of the victims.

The Nepalese workers were in Iraq to help rebuild that country and to provide a better life for the people of Iraq.  This latest murder of civilians engaged in helping with Iraq's reconstruction by a militant group demonstrates the contempt these armed groups have for the Iraqi people.

The United States is committed to ensuring the stability of Iraq, and will continue to work closely with the Iraqi Government to end terrorist violence, and bring the perpetrators to justice.

2004/937
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