12 July 2010

Statement by Secretary Clinton on Bombings in Kampala, Uganda

Clinton condemns attacks against spectators watching World Cup final

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Office of the Spokesman
July 12, 2010

STATEMENT BY SECRETARY CLINTON

Bombings in Uganda

I join President Obama in strongly condemning today’s attacks in Kampala, Uganda targeting innocent spectators watching the World Cup final.

We understand that American citizens may have been injured or killed and our embassy is reaching out to assist. Our condolences go out to the families and friends of the victims, in the United States and Uganda.

At this tragic moment, the United States stands with Uganda. We have a long-standing, close friendship with the people and government of Uganda and will work with them to bring the perpetrators of this crime to justice.

(Distributed by the Bureau of International Information Programs, U.S. Department of State. Web site: http://www.america.gov)