As Guinea gets ready to hold its presidential elections tomorrow, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon issued a statement deploring the recent violence in the country, and called on all national stakeholders to “uphold their commitments and ensure that the elections are conducted in a peaceful and transparent manner that reflects the will of the people of Guinea.”

 

“The success of the elections is the responsibility of all concerned,” said the Secretary-General in a statement issued by his Spokesperson. “In this regard, the Secretary-General calls on all political leaders and their supporters to address outstanding areas of disagreement through dialogue and resolve disputes that may arise from the electoral process through legal means.”

 

The Secretary-General reiterated “the commitment of the United Nations to support the electoral process and support the country's efforts to strengthen its democratic institutions.”

 

SOURCE UN News Centre