UN Chief expresses concern

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The Secretary-General António Guterres learned with concern of President Maithripala Sirisena's decision to dissolve Sri Lanka's parliament and move to new parliamentary elections on 5 January 2019, his spokesman said.

“The Secretary-General underlines the utmost importance of respecting democratic processes and institutions and resolving differences in accordance with the rule of law and due process. He renews his call on the Government to ensure peace and safety for all Sri Lankans and uphold its commitments to human rights, justice and reconciliation,” Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesman for the Secretary-General said.

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ANTON Sunday, 11 November 2018 12:20 PM

IF RANIL , FROM MY ALMA MATER , IS INTELLIGENT , HE WOULD SEND HIS EDUCATED, HONEST , LOYAL AND MOST SIGNIFICANTLY, VERY PRETTY WIFE AS THE UNP CANDIDATE.

Rubert Monday, 12 November 2018 09:50 AM

He has a wife?? Anyway, for an unknown woman to rescue him and his party will need more than one miracle.

abc Sunday, 11 November 2018 12:36 PM

Expressing concern isn't enough, do something

Patriot Sunday, 11 November 2018 12:36 PM

Hmm...UN chief also knows UNP cannot come to power by an General Election once how they rob the Central Bank is exposed in the election.

Palle Sunday, 11 November 2018 12:53 PM

Is he such an idiot? His first paragraph contradict the second paragraph.

Lalith Sunday, 11 November 2018 12:57 PM

Just dont send statements send yoir arrmy...

Rubert Monday, 12 November 2018 09:52 AM

UN has an Army, has it? Never heard of it. LOL

johan Sunday, 11 November 2018 12:57 PM

Yes our politicians are possessed with "Demons' Crazy"not Democracy

Dagwood Sunday, 11 November 2018 01:13 PM

Them All Crazy in Sri Lanka. Chinese and African influence finally reaching this country. Your concern will not help us!!

N.Sethu Sunday, 11 November 2018 12:58 PM

UN is not exist in the world, UN system completely failed on Sri lanka.

chandra Sunday, 11 November 2018 10:04 PM

MS does not know DEMOCRACY. .

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