New York, Aug 4 2010 1:10PM
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today welcomed the peaceful staging of a <"http://www.tz.undp.org/ESP/Zanzibar_Referendum.asp">referendum in Zanzibar, saying it will help with long-term reconciliation efforts in the semi-autonomous Tanzanian islands.
Two thirds of voters in Zanzibar cast their ballots over the weekend in favour of a unity government, according to media reports.
In a <"http://www.un.org/apps/sg/sgstats.asp">statement issued by his spokesperson, Mr. Ban congratulated the people of Zanzibar and said that he welcomes the agreement between the islands' two main political parties – Chama Cha Mapinduzi and Civic United Front – which led to the referendum, which is "aimed at paving the way for a long-term reconciliation.
"The Secretary-General is encouraged by the determination of the people of Zanzibar to build a peaceful and united future, and reiterates the readiness of the United Nations to assist them," it added.
Aug 4 2010 1:10PM
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