(MENAFN- Arab Times) The United Nations voiced concern about plans by regional authorities in Crimea to hold a referendum on whether to secede from Ukraine and join Russia.
"The recent announcement by the authorities in Crimea that they intend to hold a referendum is a worrying and serious development," U.N. spokesman Martin Nesirky told reporter
"All concerned should think about the implications of any hasty actions or decisions taken in the heat of the moment," Nesirky sai
"The Secretary-General cannot emphasize enough the need for peace and stability in the region."
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