Press Release: Statement by the spokesperson of EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the developments in northern Mali

Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the Commission on 7 June 2013 expressed her concern about the military developments that have taken place in the village of Anefis in northern Mali. She called on all armed persons to exercise restraint in order not to jeopardise the promising dialogue between the Government of Mali and the representatives of the non-terrorist and non-criminal armed groups which have recognised the unity and territorial integrity of Mali.

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