The Secretary-General is concerned about developments in the Kyrgyz Republic, where protests that erupted following the 4 October parliamentary elections continue, with episodes of violence being reported today.  

The Secretary-General calls on all actors involved to refrain from violence.  

The United Nations stands ready to assist in finding a peaceful resolution of the situation, including through the engagement of the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Central Asia, Natalia Gherman.

Stephane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General