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Parliamentary Elections in Lesotho

The United Nations congratulates the people of the Kingdom of Lesotho for the peaceful atmosphere that has prevailed during campaigning for the Parliamentary elections on 28 February.

The United Nations’ role in providing pre-electoral support to the Independent Electoral Commission, which consisted of technical assistance focusing on the areas of logistics, training, voter education and public outreach, and coordination of observer missions has now concluded. A free and fair, peaceful and credible election is a key milestone in Lesotho’s return to political stability and the United Nations applauds the work of the Independent Electoral Commission in preparing for the elections within a reduced timeframe, as well as the Southern African Development Community which has facilitated efforts to peacefully resolve political challenges in the country.

The United Nations encourages political leaders to continue to abide by the SADC-facilitated peace and security agreements, including the Electoral Pledge of December 2014, and to work within the electoral guidelines and processes.

The United Nations reaffirms its continued support to efforts in Lesotho to consolidate democracy and promote development.

For more information, please contact Ruth Matahelumual (ruth.matahelumual@one.un.org) at the United Nations Office in Lesotho.

Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on the Parliamentary Elections in Lesotho

The Secretary-General congratulates the people of the Kingdom of Lesotho on the peaceful conduct of the parliamentary elections on 28 February.

The Secretary-General commends the work of the Independent Electoral Commission of Lesotho in preparing for the elections, as well as the Southern African Development Community, which has led efforts to peacefully resolve political challenges in the country. The successful completion of this process will be an important step in Lesotho’s return to political normalcy.

The Secretary-General reaffirms the readiness of the United Nations to continue to support efforts in Lesotho to consolidate democracy and advance justice and development for the benefit of all the people of the country.

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