SECRETARY-GENERAL, EXPRESSING CONCERN AT EVENTS IN CÔTE D’IVOIRE, URGES PARTIES TO TAKE OPPORTUNITY TO MOVE TO POLITICAL REFORM
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SG/SM/7603
SECRETARY-GENERAL, EXPRESSING CONCERN AT EVENTS IN CÔTE DIVOIRE, URGES PARTIES TO TAKE OPPORTUNITY TO MOVE TO POLITICAL REFORM
20001026This is the text of a statement today by the Spokesman for Secretary-General Kofi Annan:
The Secretary-General has been following, with great concern, the latest developments in Côte dIvoire.
He regrets the loss of innocent lives during the ongoing demonstrations and calls upon all political, religious and social actors to exercise restraint and ensure security for all.
The Secretary-General recalls that he had deplored the current electoral process, which deprived the people of Côte dIvoire of the opportunity to freely exercise their rights and elect their leaders.
He believes that there is now an opportunity to put in place a democratic political process that will allow the people of Côte dIvoire to freely elect their representatives. He appeals to all political forces to work towards this end.
The Secretary-General will continue to follow the situation very closely and remains in touch with all concerned parties.
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