UN urges ‘violence-free environment’ for Congo elections

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council is calling for “a violence-free environment” for what could be historic elections in Congo on Sunday, noting with concern recent incidents that resulted in loss of life and significant damage.
A council statement Tuesday calls on Congo’s government to investigate the incidents and urges all political players “to uphold the freedom of expression, assembly and unhindered campaigning which are the hallmarks of the democra