(AFP) - WASHINGTON - THE United States on Wednesday voiced concern about Malaysia's weekend crackdown on an opposition-backed rally and said it would keep an eye on developments.
Riot police fired tear gas and water cannons to end Saturday's rally to demand electoral changes and arrested more than 1,600 people. One demonstrator was killed.
'We do have some concerns,' State Department spokesman Mark Toner told reporters. 'We... continue to stand for the right for people to freely express their democratic aspirations and express their views freely.'
'I would stress that those must be peaceful demonstrations,' Mr Toner said. 'We continue to monitor the situation closely.'
Malaysia has promised to investigate allegations of police brutality. Prime Minister Najib Razak has defended the police, saying the rally was a ploy to tarnish the country's image. International human rights groups strongly criticised the crackdown and urged the United States and other countries to put pressure on Malaysia to ensure accountability.
Malaysia has been looking to build closer relations with the United States amid an effort by President Barack Obama's administration to reach out to South-east Asia. -- AFP
written by onnetline, July 14, 2011 18:22:32
Doesn't this means anything to the image of governing hypocrites or pariahs like you or in the likes of your kind in ARMNO-BN or Barisan Najis ?
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written by asherand, July 14, 2011 16:39:18
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written by Kaneeneh, July 14, 2011 14:08:38
Multi billion Ringgit Projects will follow.
His days are numbered.
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written by FreeAsian, July 14, 2011 12:17:11
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written by Admiral Tojo, July 14, 2011 11:49:55
Shalom
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written by temenggong, July 14, 2011 11:42:30
Can we expect the US to send a team of Congressmen and Senators for a visit?
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written by Concerned_Citizen, July 14, 2011 11:23:31
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written by Sribayu, July 14, 2011 11:04:58
UMNOs are the Chosen People.... they are supreme. They are the ‘TUAN’ of this soil who controls almost everything
The Chinese, Indian & the rest ..... we are the Gentile in UMNO's eyes.
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written by batsman, July 14, 2011 10:24:58
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Malaysia has been looking to build closer relations with the United States amid an effort by President Barack Obama's administration to reach out to South-east Asia. -- AFP
APCO WILL NOW SUGGEST DAMAGE CONTROL MEASURE PRIORITY IS TO BUY 2 AIRCRAFT CARRIERS, 20 RADAR EVADING FIGHTER JETS, 5 DEEPSEA COMBAT SUBMARINES.....