SECRETARY-GENERAL URGES RESTRAINT IN HONDURAS TO PREVENT FURTHER ESCALATION

 

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:

The Secretary-General is concerned about the political and institutional tensions in Honduras and urges restraint by all concerned in order to prevent any further escalation.  He believes it is important for the country’s leaders to act with full respect for the rule of law and democratic institutions, and to seek consensus on the pressing political issues through a peaceful and inclusive dialogue.  In light of inaccurate reports which have appeared, the Secretary-General also wishes to clarify that the United Nations does not have plans to conduct an observation exercise in relation to this weekend’s planned consultation.

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