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Showing posts with label Department of State. Show all posts

Friday, April 17, 2009

STATELE UNITE au iesit din mutenie. Departamentul de Stat condamna violentele de le Chisinau si cere "tuturor partidelor sa se comporte responsabil"

Moldova: Aftermath of Protests

Robert Wood
Acting Department Spokesman
Washington, DC
April 16, 2009

The United States is concerned about the situation in Moldova following the violence on April 7. Although order has been restored and subsequent demonstrations have been peaceful, we have received reports from civil society and international observers of mistreatment of those detained by Moldovan authorities. We are also troubled by reports that students and journalists have been intimidated by government officials. President Voronin’s announcement of an amnesty for many of those detained is an encouraging step toward reconciliation.
We urge the government to act in accordance with Moldovan law and its international obligations when dealing with the opposition, protesters, and the media. All parties need to conduct themselves responsibly. It is also important that the government reach out to opposition parties and address their concerns about the April 5 election in a cooperative and transparent manner. We stress that there is no excuse for violence, such as took place on April 7. The United States remains committed to working closely with Moldova and its people as the country continues down the path of European integration. Respect for the rule of law and human rights are key elements in our relationship.

Thursday, March 13, 2008

Actiunile noastre pentru Catedrala Sf Iosif apreciate in Raportul pentru Drepturile Omului al Departamentului de Stat al SUA

Romania

Country Reports on Human Rights Practices - 2007


Released by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and LaborMarch 11, 2008

[...] "In September 2005, the Bucharest city government illegally approved a permit for construction of a building next to the Roman Catholic Saint Joseph's Cathedral, threatening to damage the cathedral's foundation. Despite domestic and international protests, including street demonstrations and messages from the Vatican and European Parliament, as well as complaints by the Roman Catholic Church, construction continued. In July, a court in Dolj County ruled to suspend construction and an appeal upheld the ruling. However, construction continued unabated." [...]

(C) USA.gov