Obama condemns 'unjust' Iran (Al Jazeera)

[jefferson_dem]

Obama condemns 'unjust' Iran


Many Iranians have taken to the streets to protest the election result

Barack Obama, the US president, has condemned the Iranian government as "unjust" over its treatment of protesters disputing the results of recent presidential polls.

Obama said the international community was "appalled and outraged" by what he said were the "threats, beatings, and imprisonments" of protesters.

I have made it clear that the United States respects the sovereignty of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not interfering in Iran's affairs,'' Obama said.

"But we must also bear witness to the courage and dignity of the Iranian people, and to a remarkable opening within Iranian society. And we deplore violence against innocent civilians anywhere that it takes place.''

Obama said again that the world was watching events in Iran, and that how Tehran handles dissent from its own people "will help shape the tone not only for Iran's future but also its relationship to other countries".

Marwan Bishara, Al Jazeera's senior political analyst said Obama needed to deplore the violence in Iran, while underlining US respect for Iran's sovereignty.

"His entire discourse on Iran is based on civil and human rights - it is not about political rights," Bishara said.

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http://english.aljazeera.net/news/americas/2009/06/200962316213973872.html

[bdamomma]

1. great answer President Obama.

[Uncle Joe]

2. Kicked and recommended.

Thanks for the thread, jefferson_dem.:thumbsup: