Commending Second Round of Elections in Comoros, Secretary-General Urges Stakeholders to Maintain Democratic Spirit, Resolve Disputes Peacefully

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

The Secretary-General of the United Nations commends the Comorian people for peacefully fulfilling their civic duty by participating in the second round of the elections for President of the Union of Comoros and for Governors of Grande Comore, Anjouan and Mohéli on Sunday, 10 April 2016.  The elections are an important step in the consolidation of democracy in Comoros.

Following the announcement of the provisional results of the elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) today, the Secretary-General calls on all stakeholders to maintain a democratic spirit and resolve any dispute that may arise from the elections through legal and peaceful means.

The Secretary-General reaffirms the commitment of the United Nations, in coordination with the African Union and other international partners, to support the Comorian people in their efforts to further consolidate democracy, peace and the rule of law for the benefit of all sectors of society.