The authorities have been too pusillanimous in merely condemning the violence.

当局过于懦弱，仅仅谴责了这场暴力行为。

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In a 405 to 1 vote last week, the House approved a compromise resolution largely crafted by Republicans condemning ongoing violence by the Iranian government and pro-government militias against demonstrators, and the suppression of independent electronic communications through interference with the Internet and cell phones.

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Russia and China have previously vetoed resolutions condemning the violence in Syria.

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Shadow Northern Ireland secretary Vernon Coaker joined in condemning the "disgraceful violence".

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Another party, the Coalition of the Left and Progress, issued a statement condemning the attack as "a blind act of violence".

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