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Portugal sends condolences to families of Bangladesh, Iraq attacks victims

Xinhua, July 5, 2016 Adjust font size:

The Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday condemned the recent attacks in Bangladesh and Iraq.

"The Portuguese government condemns, unequivocally and vehemently, every and any act of terrorism," the statement sent to media on Monday reads.

"Portugal condemns these horrendous attacks which took place this weekend, in Baghdad and Dhaka, instilling fear during the Ramadan celebrations."

The statement adds that the Portuguese government sends condolences to families of the victims and wishes that those injured will recover soon.

The terrorist bombing, carried out by Daesh (Islamic State) in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad on Sunday killed more than 160 people in a vibrant shopping street, where locals were doing their shopping for the end of Ramadan.

The previous day, 20 hostages and two police officers were killed at a popular cafe in the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka. Enditem