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UN chief concerned about situation in Guinea-Bissau after PM appointment

Xinhua, May 28, 2016 Adjust font size:

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday expressed deep concern about the situation in Guinea-Bissau after the appointment of a new prime minister triggered protests in opposition in the country.

President of Guinea-Bissau Jose Mario Vaz named Baciro Dja as the country's new prime minister on Thursday. The ruling African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde (PAIGC) said it would not support the appointment, saying it was unconstitutional.

Reports said Dja's appointment triggered immediate protests with PAIGC supporters burning tyres near the presidential palace.

Ban urged all political stakeholders and their supporters to "act responsibly, refrain from violence and avoid an escalation of the situation by settling their concerns through dialogue," said a statement released by Ban's spokesperson.

Noting that the political crisis in Guinea-Bissau is gravely affecting the country, Ban called on all political stakeholders to bring the ongoing impasse to an end in the interests of the people of Guinea-Bissau on the basis of the country's constitution.

Last week, the government of former Prime Minister Carlos Correia was dismissed by the president for being dysfunctional after even months in office. Endit