[wanabidii] Africa: Condemnation of Attacks in Burundi's Capital

You are subscribed to Africa for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Africa: Condemnation of Attacks in Burundi's Capital 12/11/2015 07:23 PM EST Condemnation of Attacks in Burundi's Capital Press Statement John Kirby Department Spokesperson Washington, DC December 11, 2015 The United States is deeply alarmed by the attacks that occurred overnight and continue in Bujumbura. We condemn this violence in the strongest possible terms, and we call on all sides to refrain immediately from violence. The East African Community should immediately convene high-level political dialogue between the government and opposition to defuse the situation. Recent indications from the region suggest no serious remaining barriers to these talks, so there should be no further delay in commencing them. The United States reiterates its readiness to pursue additional sanctions against individuals responsible for -- or complicit in -- actions or policies that threaten Burundi’s peace, security, or stability. Assistant Secretary Linda Thomas-Greenfield remains actively engaged and is reaching out to regional leaders, as is Special Envoy Tom Perriello, who is in the region now with his international envoy counterparts. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:   External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

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