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Ph:DR: Antonio Guterres calls for dialogue and calm
According to a press release from the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), Antonio Guterres, expresses his concern and calls for dialogue and calm so that the presidential election can be held. Following the demonstrations and clashes of Friday February 9, 2024 in Dakar and the provinces, the Secretary General calls on national actors to engage in dialogue, to maintain a peaceful political environment, to refrain from resorting to violence and to ensure of an inclusive and transparent presidential election.
The Secretary-General is closely following and concerned by developments in the political situation in Senegal. In this regard, he calls on national actors to engage in dialogue, maintain a peaceful political environment, refrain from resorting to violence and ensure the holding of an inclusive and transparent presidential election within the framework of the Senegalese constitution. .
The Secretary-General reaffirms the commitment of the United Nations to continue to support the consolidation of democracy and the promotion of peace, stability and development in Senegal. (Source: United Nations General Secretariat)
