The statement also cited the "general insecurity" in the country, but said that elections would take place "within a month or two".
This uncertainty adds to the general insecurity felt by Muslims.
"They live with feelings of general insecurity, with the war as the only goal in life," he said.
And there was a lot of just general insecurity.
Conditions continued to deteriorate, but humanitarian agencies were unable to reach many in need due to hostilities and general insecurity.
Polls show the main concerns of voters are clear: the size of the French debt, the cost of living, unemployment and general economic insecurity.
The general insecurity of the country is evinced in the universal use of weapons.
This caused a general insecurity with regards to ownership and creditworthiness among the noble families.
"He said that's the dilemma he faced, and that much of it is driven by the general economic insecurity of the country."
In the southern and central regions, there is ongoing serious violence, dangerous levels of criminal activity and general internal insecurity.