Attack on American Center has violated international norms and laws
Attack on American Center has violated international norms and laws
In response to the attack on the American Center on Friday, September 10, 2004, which not only endangered lives but clearly violated all international norms and laws, the U.S. Embassy has asked the Department of State in Washington, D.C. to allow the departure of those family members of American Embassy personnel who wish to do so.
The Embassy has also recommended that Washington approve the temporary suspension of Peace Corps activities in Nepal.
The attack on U.S. diplomatic facilities will only serve to increase American support for the efforts of the Government of Nepal to find a peaceful solution to the insurgency. In that regard, the U.S. Government decided to provide $ 1 million in additional security assistance and will work with Congress to make this money available immediately to the Government of Nepal. The U.S. Government will also seek additional assistance funding for the next fiscal year, beginning October 1.
We appreciate the statements of support of the Government of Nepal as well as its swift response in providing additional security for American facilities in Kathmandu. We are also grateful for and touched by the many messages and calls of support from people from every walk of life everywhere in Nepal, including from His Majesty the King and Prime Minister Deuba.
We call upon all members of the international community and, more importantly, on the legitimate political forces inside Nepal not only to condemn this attack but specifically to work in unity to achieve a peaceful resolution to the Maoist insurgency.
