US condemns attempted coup in Gambia
The United States on
Wednesday denounced an attempted coup in Gambia, urging all parties in the West
African country to refrain from more violence.
State Department spokesman, Jeffrey Rathke said in a brief
statement in Washington, reports Xinhua.
``We strongly condemn any attempt to seize power through
extra-constitutional means. `We regret the loss of life and call on all parties
to refrain from further violence,’’ Rathke said.
The coup attempt aiming to overthrow President Yahya Jammeh
was foiled on Tuesday following overnight shootings in Banjul in which at least
five military officers were killed.
Press reports said Jammeh, who went to Dubai with his family
previous week will cut short his trip to return home.
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