Statement / by the President of the Security Council

Statement [made on behalf of the Security Council, at the 5831st meeting, 6 Feb. 2008, in connection with the Council's consideration of the item entitled "Peace and security in Africa"]

Welcomes the announcement of progress in the negotiations, including the adoption of an agenda and timetable for action to end the crisis in Kenya following the disputed 27 Dec. 2007 elections; expresses its deep concern that civilians continue to be killed; emphasizes that the only solution to the crisis lies through dialogue, negotiation and compromise; strongly urges Kenya's political leaders to foster reconciliation and to elaborate and implement the actions agreed to without delay; expresses its strong concern at the continuing dire humanitarian situation in Kenya and calls for the protection of refugees and internally displaced persons; expresses its concern at the safety of humanitarian workers and UN personnel; welcomes the decisions of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and the Special Advisor for the Prevention of Genocide of the Secretary-General to dispatch missions to Kenya.

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