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Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General.
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- Algeria, Comoros, Security Council
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SECRETARY-GENERAL TRAVELS
The Secretary-General, António Guterres, landed a short while ago in Tripoli, in Libya, where he will show his support for the political process during this critical phase in the country. Speaking to reporters after his encounter in Cairo with Egyptian President Sisi, the Secretary-General said, “Our objective is simple, to avoid any major confrontation and to create conditions to stabilize the situation in Libya.”
He added that it is essential to unify the country’s institutions and said that [he] hopes that the conversations that took place between Prime Minister Sarraj and General Haftar in Abu Dhabi will be an important step towards this unity. He hoped that this progress can be consolidated by the National Conference that will take place later this month.
You will have seen that we just tweeted out about this arrival saying that he is totally committed to supporting the Libyan-led political process.
As for his discussions with the President Sisi earlier today before leaving Cairo, the Secretary-General said their talks covered the three pillars of the UN: peace and security, sustainable development and human rights.

ALGERIA
The Secretary-General takes note of the resignation of the Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika.
The Secretary-General salutes the mature and calm nature in which the Algerian people have been expressing their desire for change. He looks forward to a peaceful and democratic transition process that reflects the wishes of the Algerian people.
The Secretary-General reiterates the United Nations’ continued commitment to supporting Algeria in its process of democratic transition.

COMOROS
The Secretary-General takes note of the announcement made today by the Supreme Court of the results of the 24 March 2019 presidential and gubernatorial elections in Comoros. He expresses his deep concern over the reports of violence and fatalities as well as arrests of political opponents and restrictions on media. He underscores the imperative of upholding the rule of law and the respect of fundamental rights.

The Secretary-General urges the Comorian authorities and other national stakeholders to refrain from any action likely to heighten the current tensions.
 The Secretary-General echoes the call made by the African Union on 29 March, supported by the European Union and by the Indian Ocean Commission, for an inclusive dialogue, under the leadership of the AU. He reiterates the UN’s readiness to support such efforts to promote national cohesion, peace, stability and development in the Union of the Comoros.
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