PPP denounces killings in Paris

THE People’s Progressive Party (PPP) late yesterday issued a statement condemning what has been described as “the deadliest militant attack on French soil in decades.” The statement reads as follows: “The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) condemns the terrorist attack on the French satirical Newspaper, Charlie Hebdo, which left 12 people dead, including the editor and other staff members.

“This attack comes on the heels of similar such terrorist attacks in the United States and elsewhere by extremist elements.
“Regrettably, the war against terror unleashed by the George Bush Administration following the 2001 destruction of the World Trade Centre have done little, if anything, to halt the spread of terrorism as could be seen from the several acts of terrorism in the United States, Nigeria, Pakistan, Afghanistan and several other countries in which dozens of lives were lost including women and children.
“The PPP calls for greater tolerance and respect for cultural differences and condemns any attempt to use force and terror to silence those who share values and religious beliefs that are different from one another.
“The PPP takes this opportunity to extend its deep condolences to the bereaved relatives and friends of those who perished in the Paris terrorist attacks and other similar attacks.
“The Party also calls on the international community to do everything within their power to bring an end to terrorism and terrorist attacks and to find workable solutions to end tensions and conflicts which are the root cause of many of the attacks that are taking place globally.”