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US Slams Gambia President For Gay Comments by chibecanglobal(m): 8:11pm On May 17, 2015
www.chinapost.com.tw/international/2015/05/18/436252/US-slams.htm
WASHINGTON--The United States slammed Gambian President Yahya Jammeh on Saturday for “unconscionable” remarks, after the West African leader reportedly threatened to slit the throats of gay men in his country.
In a public speech this month, Jammeh said he would slit the throats of men who wanted to marry other men in the small West African nation, according to Human Rights Campaign.
Without quoting his remarks, U.S. National Security Advisor Susan Rice said the comments were part of an “alarming deterioration of the broader human rights situation” in Gambia.
“The recent unconscionable comments by Gambian President Yahya Jammeh underscore why we must continue to seek a world in which no one lives in fear of violence or persecution because of who they are or whom they love,” Rice said in a statement.
Homosexuality is illegal in Gambia, and Jammeh created in October the crime of “aggravated homosexuality” which carries a sentence of up to life imprisonment.
In a speech last year, Jammeh called homosexuals “ungodly, Satanic ... vermins (sic),” drawing criticism from rights groups.
Rice said the United States is concerned about reports of broader rights violations in the country, including allegations of missing U.S. citizens.
“We are deeply concerned about credible reports of torture, suspicious disappearances — including of two American citizens — and arbitrary detention at the government's hands,” Rice said.
Rice warned the U.S. could take action. It revoked trade preferences with Gambia last year following reports of a crackdown against the country's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community.
“We are reviewing what additional actions are appropriate to respond to this worsening situation,” Rice said.
“We repeat our call for the Gambian government, and all governments, to lead inclusively, repudiate intolerance, and promote respect for the universal rights and fundamental freedoms of all people.”
Rice's comments come ahead of the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia on Sunday.
Re: US Slams Gambia President For Gay Comments by Osirimononaye(m): 8:18pm On May 17, 2015
Gay smf!!, madness in practice.
Re: US Slams Gambia President For Gay Comments by Proffdada: 8:30pm On May 17, 2015
He's toast
Re: US Slams Gambia President For Gay Comments by chibecan: 11:16pm On May 17, 2015
Proffdada:
He's toast
what does that mean?
Re: US Slams Gambia President For Gay Comments by Proffdada: 7:26am On May 18, 2015
chibecan:
what does that mean?
Usa is gonna find a way to create unrest for his removal

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