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Courtesy of the Point Newpaper @ http://www.thepoint.gm/headlines667.htm
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UDP/NRP Alliance Condemns Tuesday's Alleged Coup Plot
Monday 27th March 2006
The alliance of the United Democratic Party (UDP) and the National
Reconciliation Party (NRP) has vehemently condemned Tuesday's alleged
coup plot in The Gambia.
In a press release issued yesterday, the UDP/NRP alliance stated its
condemnation of all forms of regime or government change by means of
force or through the barrel of a gun.
"The leadership of the UDP/NRP alliance met to discuss the press
statement on the attempted military coup and its implications for the
democratic process and the achievements made towards constitutional rule
in The Gambia," the release noted.
It added that after a review of the situation, it was agreed that a
press release be issued to convey their reaction to Gambians and the
International Community.
The release thus stated: "The UDP/NRP alliance condemns all forms of
violence for political change, and regrets the actions of certain
members of the security force who attempted to resort to such action
rather than encourage peaceful means of effecting regime change.
"The UDP/NRP alliance believes in the rule of law based on
constitutional order and would urge Gambians to direct all efforts
towards the consolidation of democracy and political pluralism.
The alliance therefore urges the government to quickly consider the
cases before them and dispatch a speedy and fair trial to all accused
persons."
It further noted that the alliance also is seriously concerned about
the arrest and detention of civilians who in general should not be seen
to participate in military and security matters. "It is however hoped
that this trend should not revert to a political vendetta and
witch-hunting of opponents within the system of partisan politics," it
added.
According to the release, "this unfortunate event happens to come at a
time when the country is at a cross-road of two major events, that is
the AU summit, and the presidential and national assembly elections of
2006/7".
The alliance therefore calls on the government to manage the situation
efficiently so that it does not impact negatively on the international
image of this country, the release concluded.
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