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SG/SM/9024

SECRETARY-GENERAL CALLS FOR RESTRAINT OVER DEVELOPMENTS IN GEORGIA

21/11/2003
Press Release
SG/SM/9024


SECRETARY-GENERAL CALLS FOR RESTRAINT OVER DEVELOPMENTS IN GEORGIA


This statement was issued today by the Spokesman for Secretary-General Kofi Annan:


The Secretary-General has been following with interest and concern developments in Georgia, particularly since the parliamentary elections on 2 November.  He hopes that demonstrations will remain peaceful and that all concerned will exercise maximum restraint.  The Secretary-General urges the country's political leaders to do their utmost to seek a peaceful resolution to this situation. 


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