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UDP/NRP Alliance Condemns Tuesday's Alleged Coup Plot
 Monday 27th March 2006
 
 The alliance of the United Democratic Party (UDP) and the National 
Reconciliation Party (NRP) has vehemently condemned Tuesday's alleged 
coup plot in The Gambia.
 
 In a press release issued yesterday, the UDP/NRP alliance stated its 
condemnation of all forms of regime or government change by means of 
force or through the barrel of a gun.
 
 "The leadership of the UDP/NRP alliance met to discuss the press 
statement on the attempted military coup and its implications for the 
democratic process and the achievements made towards constitutional rule 
in The Gambia," the release noted.
 
 It added that after a review of the situation, it was agreed that a 
press release be issued to convey their reaction to Gambians and the 
International Community.
 
 The release thus stated: "The UDP/NRP alliance condemns all forms of 
violence for political change, and regrets the actions of certain 
members of the security force who attempted to resort to such action 
rather than encourage peaceful means of effecting regime change.
 
 "The UDP/NRP alliance believes in the rule of law based on 
constitutional order and would urge Gambians to direct all efforts 
towards the consolidation of democracy and political pluralism.
 
 The alliance therefore urges the government to quickly consider the 
cases before them and dispatch a speedy and fair trial to all accused 
persons."
 
 It further noted that the alliance also is seriously concerned about 
the arrest and detention of civilians who in general should not be seen 
to participate in military and security matters. "It is however hoped 
that this trend should not revert to a political vendetta and 
witch-hunting of opponents within the system of partisan politics," it 
added.
 
 According to the release, "this unfortunate event happens to come at a 
time when the country is at a cross-road of two major events, that is 
the AU summit, and the presidential and national assembly elections of 
2006/7".
 
 The alliance therefore calls on the government to manage the situation 
efficiently so that it does not impact negatively on the international 
image of this country, the release concluded.
 

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