United Nations Radio

The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human ~Rights (OHCHR) on Thursday expressed concerns about developments in Mongolia, where a four-day state of emergency was imposed on 1 July 2008 ~following post-electoral violence.

There have been reports of at least five deaths, numerous injuries and around 700 protestors detained.

OHCHR called upon the authorities to exercise the utmost restraint, to ensure that due process is followed in the case of any detentions, and

that the incidents leading to deaths and injuries be properly investigated.

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expressed alarm at the violent protests and urged all parties to show restraint and refrain from further violence.

This is Donn Bobb reporting for United Nations Radio.

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