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Supressed demonstration in Western Sahara: Paris renews commitment to right to protest

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Paris, April 29, 2013 (SPS) - France reiterated Monday its “commitment to the right to peaceful protest,” following a peaceful demonstration recently organized by the Saharawis in the occupied city of El Aaiun, occupied Western Sahara, which was repressed by Moroccan police force, leaving nearly 40 injured.


“We regret that this gathering has resulted in violence which left several injuries. We reiterate our commitment to the right to peaceful protest,” French Foreign Ministry spokesman Mr. Philippe Alliot told reporters. (SPS)


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