Upcoming elections ‘crucial opportunity’ for Central African Republic, UN top official tells Security Council

Upcoming elections ‘crucial opportunity’ for Central African Republic, UN top official tells Security Council

December’s local, legislative and presidential elections “represent a crucial opportunity” to strengthen democratic governance, promote reconciliation and consolidate stability, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations told ambassadors in the Security Council. The timely holding of presidential and legislative elections is a constitutional requirement, and the Government has consistently demonstrated its commitment to holding local elections, […]