Thursday 6 November 2014

Ban Ki-moon Congratulates Burkina Faso On Agreement On 1-Year Civilian-Led Transition

Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on
the situation in Burkina Faso

The Secretary-General congratulates the people of Burkina Faso on the
adoption of an agreement on the principle of a one-year civilian-led
transition, which will result in the holding of democratic elections
in November 2015.

The Secretary-General commends all Burkinabe stakeholders for their
sense of responsibility and for their willingness to engage in
constructive dialogue. He further encourages all parties to continue
to use dialogue to rapidly reach an agreement on an eminent civilian
personality to lead the transition process.

The Secretary-General applauds the efforts of the joint mediation
undertaken by the United Nations, the African Union and the Economic
Community of West African States and the Presidents of Ghana, Nigeria
and Senegal, as well as the support of international partners to
ensure a smooth and peaceful transition in Burkina Faso.

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