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issued a statement in which they wrote: "Our thoughts are with Mr. Salopek's family and friends and
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also reacted, stating: "We express our solidarity and full support to the family of
Tomislav Salopek in these difficult times. We repeat to Croatia and Egypt our strong intention of continuing close cooperation in fight against terrorism, that ominous threat to the security and fundamental rights of
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also condemned this crime in its statement: "This heinous act shows once again that the fanatical ideology of ISIS threats to all of us. Germany will in cooperation with its international partners continue to do everything possible to suppress ISIS, not only militarily, but above all politically."
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On August 12, 2015, ISIL supporters uploaded a photograph purporting to show the decapitated body of
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Croatian hostage. If confirmed this despicable murder will confirm once more cowardly and barbaric nature of this terrorist organization. I express my solidarity with the Croatian government and the people as
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stated: "If these reports are accurate I strongly condemn the alleged brutal murder of
Croatian citizen Tomislav Salopek by ISIL in Egypt. My thoughts are with his family and colleagues and with the Croatian people. Britain will stand by Egypt and Croatia in continuing opposition to this inhumane
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gratitude to all those who are working on this case. First of all to the
Croatian institutions and second, to all friendly countries and agencies, including many friends from Arab countries who are trying to save Tomislav's life."
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all people. International community cannot remain silent and watch these mindless and brutal actions but must come together in a war against this disease of our society."
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throughout the Middle East. United States stand shoulder to shoulder with the Croatian people and all our partners in the fight against terrorism."
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