(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) The EU has condemned the "brutal murder" of US aid worker Peter Kassig and a number of Syrians who were reportedly soldiers.
"It is another illustration of ISIL/Da'esh's resolve to pursue its terror agenda, in breach of all universally recognized values and rights," said EU High Representative Frederica Mogherini and EU Commissioner for humanitarian aid and crisis management Christos Sylianides in a joint statement late Monday night.
"Our deepest condolences go to the family and colleagues of Peter Kassig, who had gone to Syria to help the people affected by this war, as well as to the families of the Syrian victims. All perpetrators of human rights abuses must be held accountable," the statement said.
"The EU will spare no effort towards this objective. We remain fully committed to tackle the threat posed by ISIL/Da'esh and other terrorist organisations in Syria and Iraq, alongside our regional and international partners," added the statement.
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