For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
July 8, 2005
Statement by the Press Secretary
STATEMENT BY THE PRESS SECRETARY
Condemnation of the Murder of Egypt's Chief of Mission To Iraq
The United States strongly condemns the vicious kidnapping and murder of
Aihab al Sharif, Egypt's Chief of Mission to Iraq. Our deepest
condolences go to Mr. al Sharif's family, friends, and to the people of
Egypt.
Aihab al Sharif would have been the first Arab Ambassador to the newly
democratically elected Government of Iraq. The brutal slaying of this
dedicated diplomat, working to better the lives of the Iraqi people,
further underscores the desperate and evil agenda of terrorists working
to undermine progress toward democracy around the world. Justifying the
murder of a fellow Muslim in the name of God, these terrorists have
again shown that their senseless fight is against all men and women of
peace.
The United States stands with the people of the Middle East in the
global fight against the scourge of terrorism. We will work tirelessly
to help bring to justice those responsible for the brutal murder of Mr.
al Sharif. And we will work with our Coalition partners to defeat the
enemies of freedom and democracy in Iraq.
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