SECRETARY-GENERAL CONCERNED ABOUT PRECARIOUS SITUATION IN CONGO-BRAZZAVILLE
Press Release
SG/SM/6259
SECRETARY-GENERAL CONCERNED ABOUT PRECARIOUS SITUATION IN CONGO-BRAZZAVILLE
19970616 The following statement was issued on Saturday, 14 June, by Secretary-General Kofi Annan:The Secretary-General continues to be concerned about the precarious situation in Congo-Brazzaville. He is gratified, though, that the parties have agreed to seek a negotiated solution to the conflict, and he urges them to respect the cease-fire.
Ambassador Mohamed Sahnoun, the Joint United Nations/Organization of African Unity (OAU) Special Representative for the Great Lakes region, arrived in Brazzaville yesterday and had useful and constructive talks with President Lissouba, former President Nguesso and Mayor Kolelas. Today he will attend the discussion organized by President Bongo of Gabon in Libreville.
The Secretary-General wishes to express his gratitude to the Government of France for the excellent way in which it carried out the evacuation of all foreign nationals, including the staff of the United Nations, other international organizations and non-governmental organizations.
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