AHEAD OF GUINEA-BISSAU POLLS, UN CHIEF URGES HIGH TURNOUT, PEACEFUL VOTE

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Web version   New York May 17 2014 11:00AM   UN News Centre with breaking news from the UN News Service  Civic education officials visit communities to explain voting procedures ahead of presidential and parliamentary elections on 13 April, 2014 Photo: UNDP Guinea Bissau AHEAD OF GUINEA-BISSAU POLLS, UN CHIEF URGES HIGH TURNOUT, PEACEFUL VOTE On the eve of run-off presidential elections in Guinea-Bissau, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has urged voters to show the same sense of civic duty exhibited during the first round of the polls &#8220by turning out in large numbers and in a peaceful manner.&#8221 Read more RELATED UN chief commends Guinea-Bissau people for orderly, peaceful elections United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has applauded the people of Guinea-Bissau for their orderly and peaceful participation in yesterday’s presidential and legislative elections, and called on all candidates to respect the upcoming results. Read more TOPICS Peace and Security -  Economic Development -  Humanitarian Aid -  Environment -  Human Rights -  UN Affais, Secretary-General -  Women, Children, Population -  Law, Crime Prevention -  Health, Poverty -  Culture, Education United Nations News Center mailing system If you have problems reading this, please consult the web version Click here to unsubscribe from the UN mailing list. UN News Service Contact Radio News and Media