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Monday 22 Feb 2016 - 11:14 Makkah mean time-13-5-1437
Peaceful holding of elections in CAR lauded by UN chief (UN photo)
New York (IINA) – UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Sunday commended the peaceful holding of elections in the Central African Republic (CAR) on February 14, calling for the timely holding of the second round of legislative elections to complete the political transition process, according to UN News Centre.
In a statement attributable to his spokesman, the Secretary General congratulated presidential candidate Faustin Archange Touadéra for his victory, according to provisional results. He also extended appreciation to presidential candidate Anicet Dologuele for the spirit of statesmanship demonstrated through his concession speech.
Ban called on all political leaders and national stakeholders to continue to “maintain the constructive atmosphere and for all actors to maintain their commitments in line with the electoral Code of Conduct.”
He also called on the transitional authorities to complete the electoral process through the timely holding of the second round of legislative elections.
The Secretary General reiterated the commitment of the UN to continue providing its full support to the Transitional Authorities to ensure the completion of the political transition process by 31 March.
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