Statement attributable to the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General on the Situation in Madagascar
NEW YORK, January 30, 2009/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Secretary-General has been closely following the situation in
Madagascar, as a result of serious unrest and the death of dozens of
people that took place in Antananarivo and elsewhere recently. He is
concerned about the security of the population and deplores the loss of
life there.
The Secretary-General calls on the Malagasy Government to place an
absolute priority on the protection of the population.
It is up to the Malagasy parties to settle their disagreements
through peaceful means and an inclusive dialogue.
The United Nations reiterates its offer of support to the dialogue
process and to national reconciliation.
SOURCE : United Nations – Office of the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General
