Secretary-General Deeply Concerned by Renewed Violence in Kyrgyzstan;

 

Urges Utmost Restraint to Prevent Further Loss of Life

 

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

The Secretary-General is deeply concerned about reports of renewed violence and several deaths in Osh, Kyrgyzstan.  He calls for calm to be restored and urges all involved to show the utmost restraint to prevent further losses of life.

The Secretary-General reiterates the need to respect the rule of law and to resolve issues peacefully through dialogue.  He urges the Interim Government to pay particular attention to inter-ethnic relations in the country and to take measures to ensure the peaceful coexistence of all citizens in Kyrgyzstan.

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Miroslav Jenča, was in Osh last Sunday and will continue his efforts to ensure the peace and stability of Kyrgyzstan.

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