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Source: U.S. Department of State | Apr 18, 2016

United States Condemns The Gambia's Response to Peaceful Protests

WASHINGTON D.C., United States of America, April 18, 2016/APO (African Press Organization)/ --

Press Statement

John Kirby
Assistant Secretary and Department Spokesperson, Bureau of Public Affairs

Washington, DC

April 17, 2016

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.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of U.S. Department of State.

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