Sedition Arrest of Nurul Izzah
Press Statement
Jen Psaki
Department Spokesperson
Department Spokesperson
Washington, DC
March 16, 2015
We are deeply concerned with the detention of opposition member of Parliament, Nurul Izzah.
The Malaysian Government’s recent investigations and charges of
sedition against critics raise serious concerns about freedom of
expression, rule of law, and the independence of the judicial system in
Malaysia. To further restrict freedom of expression will only lead to
further erosion of important pillars of Malaysia’s democratic system.
We encourage Malaysia to take steps to apply the rule of law fairly,
transparently, and apolitically in order to promote confidence in
Malaysia’s democracy, judiciary, and economy.
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2015/03/238894.htm
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2015/03/238894.htm
