18 March 2003
U.S. Condemns Seizure of Power in Central African Republic
(State Department Spokesman Calls for "restoration of order in
Bangui") (250)
The United States March 18 condemned the attack and seizure of power
that has taken place in the Central African Republic.
In a statement, State Department Spokesman Richard Boucher called "for
the restoration of order in Bangui and throughout the country, and for
an end to widespread pillaging that has been reported."
Following is the text of the Boucher statement:
(begin text)
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Office of the Spokesman
March 18, 2003
Statement by Richard Boucher Spokesman
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC: CALL FOR RESTORATION OF ORDER AND
RECONCILIATION
The United States condemns the attack and seizure of power that took
place on March 15 in the Central African Republic.
We call for the restoration of order in Bangui and throughout the
country, and for an end to widespread pillaging that has been
reported. We urge the authorities to ensure the safety of all those in
the Central African Republic, including the foreign population. We ask
the authorities to create the conditions for humanitarian
organizations to function fully in all parts of the Central African
Republic in order to bring relief to the suffering population. We are
reviewing the provisions of U.S. law that apply under such
circumstances with regard to assistance.
Finally, we call on the authorities to take immediate steps to begin a
process of national reconciliation that will help lead to a democratic
government in the Central African Republic.
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(Distributed by the Office of International Information Programs, U.S.
Department of State. Web site: http://usinfo.state.gov)
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