Saturday, January 15, 2011

U.S. and EU show their support for the people of Tunisia

After the civil crisis that culminated in the dissolution of government in Tunisia, the European Union today supported the democratic aspirations of the Tunisian people and requested all parties to avoid further violence and casualties in that country after the ouster of the president yet, Zine el Abidine Ben Ali.

"We express our support and appreciation to the Tunisian people and their democratic aspirations, to be achieved in a peaceful manner," said the EU High Representative, Catherine Ashton, and European Commissioner for relations with neighboring countries, Stefan Füle in a statement. They also called for all parties displayed quiet for no more violence or injuries, and that "dialogue is key." On the other hand, the U.S.

president, Barack Obama, today called on the Tunisian authorities to respect human rights and free elections "short term" that reflected "the true will and aspirations of the people. In a statement, Obama launched an appeal "to all parties" to remain calm and avoid violence and said it "condemns and deplores the use of violence against citizens who express their opinions peacefully in Tunisia." Also, the national security adviser in the White House, Tom Donilon, condemned the violent riots that have lived for weeks in Tunis and requested the authorities of that country to respect human rights and political reforms are "very necessary." The reactions occurring after it was known that the head of state of Tunisia, Zine el Abidine Ben Ali, now left the country and the prime minister, Mohamed Ghanuchi, assumed the interim presidency, amid the biggest riot in Tunisia living history, with dozens of deaths.
Posted by Manlio Gandolfi at 1:16 AM

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