[wanabidii] Press Releases: The United States Concerned by Recent Violence in Djibouti

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: The United States Concerned by Recent Violence in Djibouti 12/23/2015 06:16 PM EST The United States Concerned by Recent Violence in Djibouti Press Statement John Kirby Spokesperson, Bureau of Public Affairs Washington, DC December 23, 2015 The United States condemns recent acts of violence in the capital of Djibouti and calls for the immediate release of opposition leaders who have been detained. We express our condolences to all those affected by the tragic deaths and injuries caused by these attacks. We urge the Government of Djibouti to respect its citizens’ rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly and association, and to exercise restraint. We call on the Government of Djibouti and all political stakeholders to engage in dialogue to prevent further violence. We also encourage the Government and opposition parties to resume negotiations to ensure peaceful and transparent presidential elections in 2016. We reaffirm our support for these negotiations and for Djibouti’s commitment to strengthening inclusive governance and development.       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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