
The EU Thursday expressed its condolences and sympathies to the victims, their families, and all those affected by the deadly attacks in Yarkand county in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in China on July 28.
"We condemn all acts of violence," said Michael Mann, spokesman for EU High Representative Catherine Ashton, in a statement.
"We also call upon the Chinese authorities to address some of the deep-rooted causes of the frustration of the Uyghurs, ensuring that their right to practice their own culture, language and religion is respected," added the statement.
According to media reports, dozens of people were killed in the attacks, while police shot dead a number of rioters.
Last month, officials in Xinjiang told Muslim Uyghur civil servants, students, and teachers not to observe the fast in Ramadan, trigging strong protests from human rights groups.
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