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US warns coup plotters
Uh-oh! continuation of my rant earler - needed itâs own subjectlineWashington: The United States today warned of "immediate negative consequences" to bilateral relations if a military coup in the Philippines was allowed to succeed. "No one should be under any doubt that we fully support the legitimate civilian government of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo," State Department spokeswoman Joanne Moore said in statement. "At this time we have no reason to believe that there is a real threat to the Arroyo government," said the statement. "But let there be no mistake that a military coup would have immediate negative consequences, including consequences on the bilateral relationship." Moore said the State Department was trying to confirm reports through its embassy in Manila that some American citizens, and Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Ruth Pearce, were among those being held by a group of soldiers in a shopping mall." "We have heard those reports but we cannot confirm them at this time," said Moore. Posted by: Frank G 2003-07-26 |
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