SECURITY COUNCIL, BAN COMMEND GUINEA-BISSAU AS ELECTORS COUNT BALLOTS

Guy Perea Presidential Elector in President of The United States Acting

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Web version   New York May 19 2014 7:00PM   UN News Centre with breaking news from the UN News Service  Amb. Oh Joon of the Republic of Korea (left), President of the Security Council for May, moderates the Security Council meeting on the situation in Guinea-Bissau. UN Photo/JC McIlwaine SECURITY COUNCIL, BAN COMMEND GUINEA-BISSAU AS ELECTORS COUNT BALLOTS With ballot counting underway in Guinea Bissau’s presidential run-off, the United Nations Security Council and Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today welcomed the successful conclusion of the second round of voting and urged the political parties to peacefully address any grievances arising from the elections through the appropriate channels. Read more RELATED 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 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