U.S. Supports Peaceful Election

April 4, 2008  

As we enter the final week before the election, the United States of America renews its support for a peaceful election through which all Nepalis can freely choose their own future. This election should be an historic opportunity for the people of Nepal to choose the representatives who will decide the constitutional framework for Nepal's future government.  It will mark an important turning point in the transition to what we hope will be a new peaceful, prosperous and democratic Nepal. We condemn all threats and acts of violence levied by any party or group against candidates, voters, party cadres, officials or observers. We urge all Nepalese to guarantee the rights of their fellow citizens to cast their ballots without fear and to respect the results of the elections.

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