NEW YORK, United States of America, October 22, 2015/APO (African Press Organization)/ —
The Secretary-General is concerned about tensions between opposition parties and the Government of the Republic of the Congo in relation to the referendum on a new draft constitution scheduled for 25 October. Reports of recent violence are particularly worrying.
The Secretary-General encourages all stakeholders to choose the path of inclusive political dialogue ahead of the referendum, and to resolve peacefully any dispute that may arise from this exercise.
The Secretary-General also calls on the authorities to safeguard the right to peaceful demonstration.
New York/Amman, 21 October 2015
