Amid Reported Electoral Irregularities in Cambodia, Secretary-General Encourages

 

Fair, Transparent Adjudication by Authorities

 

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: 

The Secretary-General welcomes the peaceful conduct of the elections in Cambodia on 28 July.  Amid reports of irregularities, the United Nations encourages the competent authorities to adjudicate complaints fairly and transparently, with the ultimate aim of ensuring the accurate determination of, and respect for, the will of the Cambodian people.

The Secretary-General continues to follow the situation in the country closely.

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