UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday called for restraint and dialogue after deadly violence claimed at least eight people in Bolivia.
In a statement issued by his press office, Ban expressed deep concern about "the violent clashes and the resulting loss of life in Bolivia, as well as the attempts to disrupt the nation's economic infrastructure."
"He urges all concerned to act with restraint and to prevent any further confrontation," said the statement.
"The secretary-general rejects the use of violence as a means to advance political ends," it said.
The secretary-general joined others including the secretary general of the Organization of American States, Jose Miguel Insulza, and Bolivia's Conference of Catholic Bishops in appealing for urgent dialogue to seek consensus on the "pressing issues affecting the Bolivian people," the statement said.
"The United Nations stands ready to provide any assistance Bolivians may require in engaging in such a dialogue," it added.
During the past few weeks, violent acts have increased in the opposition-controlled provinces of Santa Cruz, Tarija, Beni and Pando in Bolivia.
At least eight Bolivians were killed, 34 were injured and many others went missing in violent clashes following anti-government protests in Pando on Thursday.
Source:Xinhua
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