US condemns violence in Central African Republic

NAN-H-109
Violence
By Victor Asije
Lagos, Oct. 27, 2016 (NAN) The U.S. Government has condemned violence following protests in the Central African Republic last Monday, Oct. 24th.
The U.S. Department of State said in the transcript of its Daily Press Briefing that the U.S. government had enjoined all Central Africans to shun all forms of violence.
Mr John Kirby, U.S. Department of State spokesperson also said in the transcript that it was imperative for the Central Africans to refrain from rhetoric that could incite further violence in the country.
“The United States condemns the violence surrounding protests on the 24th of October in the Central African Republic.
“We call on all Central Africans to reject violence and refrain from rhetoric that could incite violence,’’ Kirby said.
He said that the U.S. was strongly in support of the work of the United Nations and its Central African partners in promoting lasting peace and stability in the region.
Kirby said that his government was in support of the Oct. 12th meeting of the Consultative and Oversight Committee of the National Programme of Disarmament, Demobilisation, Reintegration, and Repatriation.
“The UN peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic is an essential element in the security necessary for the CAR to move beyond crisis.
“The United States strongly supports the work of the UN and our Central African partners to promote peace and long-term stability in the CAR.
“Inclusive dialogue is the key to preventing further unrest and maintaining the progress achieved by President Touadera, the CAR Government, and MINUSCA, to ensure a peaceful future for all Central Africans,’’ he added. (NAN)
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Edited by Fela Fashoro/Idonije Obakhedo