[wanabidii] Press Releases: Disappointment in Conviction of Rafael Marques

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: Disappointment in Conviction of Rafael Marques 05/29/2015 02:41 PM EDT Disappointment in Conviction of Rafael Marques Press Statement Jeff Rathke Director, Office of Press Relations Washington, DC May 29, 2015 The United States is deeply disappointed by the conviction of Rafael Marques for libel, and is concerned about the negative impact this decision will have on the freedoms of expression and press in Angola. We urge the Government of Angola to respect its citizens’ constitutional right to freedom of expression and end prosecutions against those who exercise this right. Respect for human rights and good governance is a core value of the United States. We have regularly made clear our concerns on human rights, press freedoms, governance, and corruption to the Angolan Government, and will continue to do so as part of our ongoing bilateral dialogue. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520