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BRUSSELS, Dec 13 (KUNA) -- The Federation of Islamic Organisations in
Europe (FIOE) has expressed its "strong condemnation for the appalling bombing
incidents" in the Swedish capital, Stockholm, on Saturday night.
The Brussels-based body in a statement Monday said it "strongly rejects the
shameful attempts aimed at undermining stability and peace embodied in these
violent developments."
"Whatever the identity of those involved in these attacks, terrorising and
spilling the blood of innocents is condemned in the strongest of terms," it
noted.
The FIOE said the teachings of Islam forbid the taking of innocent lives
and prohibit suicide in all its forms.
The Federation expressed its confidence in the ability of Swedish society,
with its diverse constituents, to maintain its integrity and cohesion in this
difficult time.
"It is worthy of all concerned to confront the situation by working
together within the state of law, and not give the opportunity to anyone
engaged in undermining social peace and threatening the security of all
citizens," added the statement.
One person was killed , reportedly the bomber himself , and two persons
injured in the suspected suicide and car bombing in Stockholm on Saturday.
The FIOE is an umbrella organization for hundreds of Islamic bodies and
unions in Europe. (end)
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