18 Nov 2014, 05:01 pm Print
The Charter of the Transition will provide the legal framework for a civilian-led transition culminating in elections in November 2015.
In a statement attributed to his spokesperson, Ban said he looks forward to the early appointment of the Transitional Prime Minister, as well as other members of the Transitional organs.
“The Secretary-General commends all Burkinabé stakeholders for their continuing commitment to peacefully engage in dialogue to address all outstanding issues,” the spokesperson said.
Thousands of Burkinabé protesters took to the streets earlier this month in the capital of Ouagadougou, facing off with security forces outside the presidential palace amid deadly violence that included the ransacking of Government buildings and the state television headquarters.
Following the violence, former President Blaise Compaoré announced his resignation, ending his 27-year stay in office, and handed power over to the military.
On Monday, Ban said that the UN, in cooperation with the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and other international partners, will continue to support Burkina Faso in order to complete arrangements for the transition and to accompany its efforts during the transitional period leading to the holding of elections.
Billboard promoting peace in Ouagadougou, capital of Burkina Faso. Photo: IRIN/Chris Simpson
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