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09:27, April 10, 2008 |
The UN Security Council reiterated on Wednesday their concern at the situation in eastern Chad and the north-eastern Central African Republic (CAR), in particular on the humanitarian level.
In a statement issued after a council meeting, the 15-member body expressed concern about the fact the "number of refugees and internally displaced persons continues to increase" and "the threat which insecurity poses to the conduct of humanitarian operations."
The council condemned the continuing armed activity of rebel groups in Chad and urged all concerned parties to respect the Syrte Agreement signed by the government and rebel groups in Libyaon October 25, 2007.
It encouraged the Chadian authorities to persevere in promoting political dialogue as initiated by the agreement of 13 August 2007.
The council also encouraged the government of the Central African Republic to continue its efforts to promote an inclusive political dialogue in the country.
Source:Xinhua
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