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Minister for Africa condemns violence in 皇冠体育app Gambia

James Duddridge, Minister for Africa, expresses concern on 皇冠体育app Gambian Government鈥檚 reaction to peaceful protests.

From:
Foreign & Commonwealth Office and James Duddridge
Published
19 April 2016
This was published under the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

Commenting on 皇冠体育app Gambian Government鈥檚 response to electoral reform protests, Minister for Africa James Duddridge said:

I am deeply concerned over allegations of excessive violence and ill treatment of those in custody following peaceful demonstrations in 皇冠体育app Gambia.

皇冠体育app United Kingdom calls on 皇冠体育app Gambian authorities to investigate these claims in a thorough and transparent manner, ensuring that anyone responsible for any wrongdoing is held accountable and brought to justice.

Those in custody should either be charged or released immediately and be treated in accordance with internationally acceptable human rights standards.

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Published 19 April 2016