[wanabidii] Press Releases: First Round of Elections in the Central African Republic

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: First Round of Elections in the Central African Republic 01/08/2016 07:42 AM EST First Round of Elections in the Central African Republic Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC January 8, 2016 The peaceful conduct and high turnout in the first round of presidential and parliamentary elections in the Central African Republic are clear signs that Central Africans seek a new beginning for their country, and a future based on democratic governance and free from the violence and instability that have plagued the country for far too long. We commend all Central Africans who, with support from international forces, ensured the vote on December 30 was peaceful and secure. As the Central African Republic moves towards the second round of elections in the coming weeks, we reiterate our desire to see this spirit of peace, tolerance, and free expression. And we strongly urge all parties and their supporters to peacefully address any disputes with yesterday’s announcement through the Central African legal system. These elections are an historic opportunity for Central Africans to build a united, prosperous, and democratic future for their country and establish a government that reflects the country’s rich geographic, ethnic, and religious diversity. In that effort, they will find a steadfast supporter in the United States. The United States stands with the Central African Republic at this critical moment and will continue to be a strong friend and ally of the Central African people. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520