Djibouti: Violent repression Arhiba
PRESS RELEASE
Violent repression Arhiba ; Source : Somalilandinformer.com
Djibouti, April 8, 2013
Since Saturday events began to Arhiba but yesterday, Sunday, 7 April 2013 that the suppression of demonstrators was incredibly violent. According to the information we have collected there were many injured, some with gunshot wounds. There are also many victims of tear gas. An entire neighborhood has been traumatized by the sounds of boots, tear gas …. Old people, big people, mothers, fathers and children exposed to the gases had respiratory irritation or breathing difficulties, … as well as eye problems. Nevertheless, today nobody knows the long- term teargas that represent health risks more serious in some cases.
Arhiba a martyr district under the current regime. Indeed, on 18 December 1991 in the area of citizens fell under the bullets of the forces with the deafening silence of the vast majority of Djibouti. Moreover, no investigation has been open to determine responsibility and punish the perpetrators of this crime there are more than 21 years.
The ODDH denounces and condemns the ongoing repression and violence perpetrated against citizens.
The ODDH denounces and condemns the silence of the international community on the violations of democracy and human rights.
The ODDH calls for public authorities to find ways to break the current political stalemate and urges him to seek political compromises that could serve the cause of peace and democracy.
Act for democracy, dignity and justice.
The President of the ODDH
Farah Abdillahi Miguil
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