{"id":787,"date":"2014-01-07T15:37:13","date_gmt":"2014-01-07T15:37:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/english.thesunrisetoday.com\/?p=787"},"modified":"2014-01-07T15:37:13","modified_gmt":"2014-01-07T15:37:13","slug":"un-for-inclusive-political-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/english.thesunrisetoday.com\/index.php\/un-for-inclusive-political-process\/","title":{"rendered":"UN for inclusive political process"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Ban<\/a>UNSecretary-General Ban Ki-moon, saddened by the deadly violence that marred parliamentary elections in Bangladesh, has today urged restraint, calling such violence \u201cunacceptable\u201d and appealing to the political parties to urgently address the expectations of the country\u2019s people for an inclusive political process.
\nIn a statement issued by his spokesperson, the UN chief expressed sadness at the loss of life and violent incidents that marred the yesterday\u2019s parliamentary elections, which were characterized by polarization and low participation.
\n\u201cHe regrets that the parties did not reach the kind of agreements which could have produced a peaceful, all-inclusive election outcome,\u201d the statement said.
\nMr. Ban in the statement called on all sides to exercise restraint and ensure first and foremost a peaceful and conducive environment, where people can maintain their right to assembly and expression. \u201cViolence and attacks on people and property can never be acceptable,\u201d he said.
\nThe Secretary-General called on the political parties to resume meaningful dialogue and to urgently address the expectations of the people of Bangladesh for an inclusive political process. \u201cThe UN will continue to support the country\u2019s democratic processes in accordance with the principles of inclusiveness, non-violence, reconciliation and dialogue,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

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