Secretary-General Calls for Peaceful, Credible Presidential Election in Mauritania

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:

On the eve of the presidential election in Mauritania, the Secretary-General encourages the Mauritanian people to exercise their right to vote.  This election is an important step in the country’s democratic process.

The Secretary-General calls on all stakeholders to ensure that the polls are conducted in a peaceful and credible manner.  He further urges them to resolve any disputes that may arise through established legal channels.