Anjali Sharma
GG News Bureau
UNITED NATIONS, 30th April. UN head Antonio Guterres on Monday has urged the stakeholders in Chad to ensure a peaceful, inclusive, transparent and credible vote as the country prepares for the first round of presidential elections next week.
UN Nspokesman Stephane Dujarric in New York said that “The Secretary-General encourages all political leaders to refrain from any acts or discourse that could undermine a peaceful process, to overcome any disagreements through dialogue and to address complaints that may arise through established legal channels.”
He noted that people in Chad go to the polls on 6 May.
The elections are part of the transition back to democracy after 3 years of military rule after the death of President Idris Deby in April 2021.
The longtime leader died fighting rebels in the north and his son, Mahamat Idriss Deby, was installed as head of the Transitional Military Council, spokesman said.
He noted that the younger Mr. Deby promised a return to civilian rule and elections within 18 months, but extended the transition by two years.
Mr. Guterres reiterated UN commitment to support efforts towards building a peaceful and prosperous future in Chad.
