News Focus: DR of Congo
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MONUSCO welcomes the peaceful atmosphere which has been observed throughout the country since the announcement of these results. It encourages all candidates and political actors to use the legally prescribed channels for the resolution of disputes, and to refrain from the use of force or violence.
Statement from Monusco after the release of provisional results of legislative polls, 2 Feb '12
