BAN KI-MOON WELCOMES LIFTING OF STATE OF EMERGENCY IN GEORGIA

BAN KI-MOON WELCOMES LIFTING OF STATE OF EMERGENCY IN GEORGIA
New York, Nov 16 2007 3:00PM
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today welcomed the lifting of the state of emergency imposed nine days ago in Georgia and stressed the need for a credible election process ahead of presidential polls scheduled to take place 5 January next year.

In a <"http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2007/sgsm11282.doc.htm">statement issued by his spokesperson, Mr. Ban "emphasizes the importance of the full restoration of freedom of expression and association" in the lead-up to the election.

"In particular, the Secretary-General looks forward for all media to fully resume normal operations in order to offer all relevant actors equal access in the electoral campaign."
2007-11-16 00:00:00.000

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