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Post by bot on Nov 9, 2012 19:56:13 GMT -5
Support for Bahraini Opposition Political Societies' Declaration of Principles of Nonviolence
Press Statement Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC November 9, 2012
We welcome the “Declaration of Principles of Nonviolence” issued by six opposition political societies in Bahrain on November 7. Publicly committing to nonviolence is an important confidence-building measure, and we applaud the societies for committing to a non-violent path in order to pursue their goals. We urge the government and these six political societies to engage seriously and practically about ways to allow for the resumption of peaceful demonstrations as soon as possible.
We have repeatedly called on the Government of Bahrain and all elements of Bahraini society to take concrete steps to create a climate conducive for meaningful national dialogue that is responsive to the aspirations of all Bahrainis. We urge all parties to contribute to fostering a climate of reconciliation.
We remain deeply concerned about continuing clashes between police and demonstrators in Bahrain as well as an increase in violent and increasingly indiscriminate attacks on Bahraini civilians and security forces.
PRN: 2012/1779
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