Brussels, Aug. 22, SPA -- European Union foreign policy chief Javier Solanaon Tuesday said he was "very concerned" about the recent outbreak ofviolence in Democratic Republic of Congo. Solana spoke via telephone with DR Congo President Joseph Kabilaas well as Kabila's main rival in recent polls, Vice President Jean-Pierre Bemba, telling both men that the outbreak of violence was "notacceptable." Three days of fighting between armed militias loyal to both menhas brought chaos to the DR Congo capital Kinshasa. Clashes broke outSunday after results of July polls were announced; with no clearwinner, Kabila and former rebel warlord Bemba will face off in asecond-round run-off. A statement released by Solana's office said he had underlinedthat differences must be settled by peaceful means, and that theelection campaign for the upcoming run-off polls must be conducted ina responsible manner. Solana also praised the role of EU and UN troops in helping torestore calm in Kinshasa.--SPA www.spa.gov.sa/384376