UN to continue technical security support to CAR
Date
12/15/2015 12:13:36 AM
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) NEW YORK Dec 14 (KUNA) -- UN Under-Secretary General for Peacekeeping Operations Herve Ladsous affirmed that the UN will continue to lend their full "technical logistical and security" support to enable the Transitional Authorities in Central African Republic.One day after the holding of the country's Constitutional referendum Ladsous welcomed in a briefing to the Security Council on Monday the successful voting and high turnout.He however noted localized incidents of violence and intimidation of voters and electoral staff which prevented the holding of the referendum in some towns. He also said that two peacekeepers were injured in incidents in Bangui and Bria.Ladsous told the US-led Council that the actions of a few should not disrupt the hopes and aspirations of many for a successful electoral process.The UN official added that with only two weeks until the first round of elections time was of the essence to further contain such attempts by the spoilers. He underlined the unprecedented registration of nearly two million voters representing 95 percent of the total electorate which demonstrates the "strong desire for change by the population." Ladsous said that it was essential to ensure that Central Africans -- whether inside or outside the country -- can cast a vote to elect their future government free of intimidation.Turning to the fragile security situation Ladsous said that the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) and the Operation Sangaris were pursuing a robust approach to protecting civilians and creating a secure environment for the conduct of free and fair elections. He also welcomed attempts to open up space for dialogue citing the launch of a pre-disarmament demobilization and reintegration stage as well as a recent round table on security which had helped to shape a national vision of security-sector reform. (end) mao.gb
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