We condemn attacks against innocent civilians. We express our sympathies with those wounded and the families of those killed.

There was a security consideration. If they can take over and they can move to intercept and otherwise disrupt those who are bent on attacking the transfer of sovereignty, then that's one more blow against the terrorists.

I have heard discussed indications that when compared against previous election periods, the targeting and attacks against participants and elements connected to the election is not as high.

Any use of force or violence against peaceful demonstrators will be met with a strong response from the international community.

The United States is imposing targeted travel restrictions and is planning financial sanctions against individuals responsible for the recent electoral fraud and human rights abuses in Belarus, including Alexander Lukashenko.

The United State and Bangladesh work closely together in the fight against terror. This arrest is a sign of the fruits of that cooperation.