United States Condemns The Gambia’s Response to Peaceful Protests

April 17, 2016

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The United States condemns the Government of The Gambia’s severe response to recent peaceful protests. We call for an immediate end to violence and urge all Gambians to exercise restraint and remain calm.

The United States calls on the Government of The Gambia to uphold its international obligations under the United Nations International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, including the right to peaceful assembly.

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STATEMENT BY SPOKESPERSON JOHN KIRBY

US Department Of State

Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on the death of Gambia opposition party members

My message is to the government employees, especially members of the security forces – the army, police intervention unit and police officers. I want you to be honest with nobody but yourself.

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United States Condemns The Gambia’s Response to Peaceful Protests

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