The Secretary-General condemns the violent incidents that took place over the past two days in and around the Palais du Peuple in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. He calls upon all political actors to resolve their differences peacefully, through dialogue, in accordance with the Constitution and in the interest of the Congolese people.
The Secretary-General reaffirms that the United Nations will continue to support the Congolese Government and people in their efforts to build stable and functioning institutions to address the security, health and socio-economic challenges the country is facing.
Stephane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General