UN / SIERRA LEONE ELECTIONS
23-Jun-2023
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Secretary-General António Guterres called on all political actors in Sierra Leone and their supporters “to adhere to the 25 May presidential candidates’ peace pledge, and to contribute to the holding of transparent, credible and peaceful elections,” his spokesperson said. UNIFEED
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STORY: UN / SIERRA LEONE ELECTIONS
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LANGUAGES: ENGLISH / NATS
DATELINE: 23 JUNE 2023, NEW YORK CITY / FILE
TRT: 01:00
SOURCE: UNIFEED
RESTRICTIONS: NONE
LANGUAGES: ENGLISH / NATS
DATELINE: 23 JUNE 2023, NEW YORK CITY / FILE
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23 JUNE 2023, NEW YORK CITY
2. Wide shot, spokesperson Farhan Haq at to podium
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4. SOUNDBITE (English) Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, United Nations:
“The Secretary-General is following with concern developments in Sierra Leone in the run-up to the 24 June elections. He calls on all political actors and their supporters to adhere to the 25 May presidential candidates’ peace pledge, and to contribute to the holding of transparent, credible, and peaceful elections. The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel, Leonardo Santos Simão, arrived in Freetown yesterday to engage with key political leaders, in collaboration with the African Union, ECOWAS and other international partners. The Secretary-General reaffirms the United Nations’ commitment to continue supporting the Government and people of Sierra Leone in their efforts to consolidate peace, democracy, and development.”
5. Med shot, journalists
6. Wide shot, end of briefing
1. Wide shot, exterior United Nations Headquarters
23 JUNE 2023, NEW YORK CITY
2. Wide shot, spokesperson Farhan Haq at to podium
3. Med shot, journalist
4. SOUNDBITE (English) Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, United Nations:
“The Secretary-General is following with concern developments in Sierra Leone in the run-up to the 24 June elections. He calls on all political actors and their supporters to adhere to the 25 May presidential candidates’ peace pledge, and to contribute to the holding of transparent, credible, and peaceful elections. The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel, Leonardo Santos Simão, arrived in Freetown yesterday to engage with key political leaders, in collaboration with the African Union, ECOWAS and other international partners. The Secretary-General reaffirms the United Nations’ commitment to continue supporting the Government and people of Sierra Leone in their efforts to consolidate peace, democracy, and development.”
5. Med shot, journalists
6. Wide shot, end of briefing
STORYLINE
Secretary-General António Guterres today (23 Jun) called on all political actors in Sierra Leone and their supporters “to adhere to the 25 May presidential candidates’ peace pledge, and to contribute to the holding of transparent, credible and peaceful elections,” his spokesperson said.
Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq told reporters in New York, the Secretary-General “is following with concern developments in Sierra Leone in the run-up to the 24 June elections.”
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel, Leonardo Santos Simão, arrived in Freetown yesterday “to engage with key political leaders, in collaboration with the African Union, ECOWAS and other international partners,” Haq said.
According to news reports, police officers fired rubber bullets and teargas during a protest in Freetown earlier this week.
Sierra Leone, together with Algeria, Guyana, Republic of Korea, and Slovenia will join the Security Council for a two-year term starting in January.
Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq told reporters in New York, the Secretary-General “is following with concern developments in Sierra Leone in the run-up to the 24 June elections.”
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel, Leonardo Santos Simão, arrived in Freetown yesterday “to engage with key political leaders, in collaboration with the African Union, ECOWAS and other international partners,” Haq said.
According to news reports, police officers fired rubber bullets and teargas during a protest in Freetown earlier this week.
Sierra Leone, together with Algeria, Guyana, Republic of Korea, and Slovenia will join the Security Council for a two-year term starting in January.
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