Washington: US President Barack Obama has telephoned King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa of Bahrain and condemned use of force against protesters in the country.
Obama’s conversation with King Hamad came days after the government forces stormed a square in Bahrain’s capital Manama and forcibly removed protesters who were demanding political reform in the kingdom. The violence has so far taken four lives killed and injured many.
“The President reiterated his condemnation of the violence used against peaceful protesters, and strongly urged the government of Bahrain to show restraint, and to hold those responsible for the violence accountable,” the White House said in a statement.
“As a long-standing partner of Bahrain, the President said that the US believes that the stability of Bahrain depends upon respect for the universal rights of the people of Bahrain, and a process of meaningful reform that is responsive to the aspirations of all Bahrainis,” the White House said.
Earlier in the day, Obama expressed concern over reports of violence in Bahrain, Libya and Yemen and condemned the use of violence by governments of these countries against peaceful protesters.
“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,” he said.
“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,” he said.
“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,” Obama said.
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