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Obama Offers Statement on Violence in Bahrain, Libya and Yemen

by | Feb 18, 2011 | Charisma Archive

The White House issued a statement from President Obama on the violence in Bahrain, Bahrain, Libya and Yemen:

“I am deeply concerned by reports of violence in Bahrain, Libya and Yemen. The United States condemns the use of violence by governments against peaceful protesters in those countries and wherever else it may occur. We express our condolences to the family and friends of those who have been killed during the demonstrations. Wherever they are, people have certain universal rights including the right to peaceful assembly. The United States urges the governments of Bahrain, Libya and Yemen to show restraint in responding to peaceful protests, and to respect the rights of their people.”

Could we see more revolutions in the Middle East?

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