[wanabidii] Press Releases: Attack on Former Bangladeshi Foreign Secretary Riaz Rahman

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: Attack on Former Bangladeshi Foreign Secretary Riaz Rahman 01/13/2015 09:12 PM EST Attack on Former Bangladeshi Foreign Secretary Riaz Rahman Press Statement Marie Harf Deputy Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC January 13, 2015 The United States is shocked and saddened by the attack against former Foreign Secretary Riaz Rahman, and hope for his speedy recovery. There is no justification for such outrageous and cowardly acts in a democratic Bangladesh; we condemn the use of violence for political objectives. We urge the government of Bangladesh to investigate, track down, and hold accountable those responsible for these acts. We urge all sides to refrain from acts of violence. We call on all parties to exercise restraint and eschew violence and intimidation, and we urge the government to ensure people can freely exercise their right to peaceful political expression. 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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