US voices deep concern over Thai political gridlock

BANGKOK, 1 March 2014 (NNT) – The United States Secretary of State has voiced his concerns about the continued violence in Thailand, while expressing condolences to families and friends of those victimized by politically-motivated violence.

Secretary of State John Kerry issued a statement on the U.S. Department of State website, saying the US was deeply concerned by the ongoing violence in Thailand. As allies and close friends of the Thai people, the US was profoundly saddened by the deaths and injuries that had shaken the country, adding that the deaths of children must be a wake-up call to all sides to refrain from using violence and respect the rule of law.

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