U.S. Statement on Assaults against Parliamentarians
U.S. Statement on Assaults against Parliamentarians
June 13th, 2009
The United States condemns the attacks
by protesters on members of Parliament, including the Speaker, on June 12 and
regrets the decision of some protest leaders to endorse these assaults on both
people and property. These actions
undermine the protest leaders' prior statements calling for non-violent
action. These attacks both interfered
with official activities and crossed a line from free expression of opinion to
criminal activity. We ask all those who
support a wider political dialogue and responsible governance to condemn these
attacks and urge the leaders of the protest actions to stop these attacks
immediately. The United States calls on both the
Government and the leaders of the non-parliamentary opposition to reengage in
constructive talks and dialogue without delay.