The international community is closely following the revolt that Friday has forced the flight of Tunisian President Zine Abidine Ben Ali, called for dialogue and calm. Both the U.S. and the EU and international bodies like the UN, have issued statements calling for opening up a peaceful democratic process in the country."We express our support and appreciation to the Tunisian people and their democratic aspirations, to be achieved in a peaceful way", affirmed the EU's High Representative, Catherine Ashton, and European Commissioner for relations with neighboring countries, Stefan Füle in a statement. They have also asked all parties to show calm so that no more violence or injuries, and that "dialogue is key." France, country of Tunisia's independence in 1956, says, "notes the constitutional transition" announced by the Tunisian Prime Minister Mohamed Ghanuchi, who has assumed the interim presidency after the departure of Ben Ali and stresses that "only dialogue can make a lasting and democratic solution to the current crisis.
" In addition, President Sarkozy has advised Nocola "strongly" all movements that are not "urgent" due to "volatile situation" facing the country Africa. As advice to those who are already in Tunis, Paris recommended that hold at any time of identification documents, follow the instructions of the security forces and to avoid the crowds "under any circumstances." The Spanish government, meanwhile, has made an "appeal for calm" and appeals to the authorities who temporarily assumed the power to "promote national dialogue in these difficult times and convene a general election soon and with full guarantees" .
Zapatero's executive described as "positive" that there is a reaction in Tunisia to the demands of society and believes that the measures announced by the Tunisian president, the legislative elections, "mark the appropriate line, which should be further to restore normalcy and to contribute to a better future.
" Elena Valenciano, secretary for International Policy, said that in both Tunisia and Algeria "is a demographic time bomb that will take no more, and governments have to be aware that young people need a future." Another European country that has been passed is Germany, where Chancellor Angela Merkel has urged the Tunisian authorities to act peacefully after describing the situation as "very serious" and added that the common goal now is to "avoid casualties human.
" From the UN, Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon urged all parties to "make every effort to establish a dialogue and solve problems peacefully and legally, to avoid further loss of life and violence." Ban Ki-moon has called on Tunisia to find a solution "democratic" popular protests. Obama applauds the courage of Tunisians in the United States, President Obama has applauded the "courage and dignity" shown by the Tunisian people and called contention in the African country and the elections "fair" after the departure of Ben Ali.
"I condemn the use of violence against citizens who peacefully express their opinion in Tunisia, and I applaud the courage and dignity of the Tunisian people," Obama said in a statement distributed by the White House. "I call on all parties to remain calm and avoid violence, and called on the Tunisian government to respect human rights and free and fair elections in the near future," said Obama, for whom this election should reflect the "true desire "citizens.
The president says "no doubt" about the future "bright" having Tunisia ahead if it is "guided" by the voices of their citizens. In this regard, remember that "countries that respect the rights univarsales are more sources and more successful than those who do not."
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