from UN News Centre
Urging further measures to end the deadly tensions that erupted after disputed presidential elections in Kenya, Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon warmly welcomed the agreement on principles for a coalition Government announced in Nairobi today.
“The ‘Acting together for Kenya’ agreement marks a breakthrough toward resolving the crisis and gives hope to the people of Kenya for a return to democratic stability in their country,” Mr. Ban’s spokesperson said in a statement.
The Secretary-General commended President Mwai Kibaki and Raila Odinga, the rivals in the disputed vote, for the spirit of compromise they demonstrated in reaching the accord, and paid tribute to former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan and the Panel of Eminent African Personalities for their mediation efforts.
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Thursday, February 28, 2008
Secretary-General Ban welcomes accord ‘breakthrough’ in Kenya
