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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
UN, November 28 /Xinhua/ — UN Secretary-General António Guterres is deeply concerned by the events unfolding in Guinea-Bissau and strongly condemns the military coup and any attempts to undermine constitutional order in the West African country. This was stated on Thursday by the UN Secretary-General's spokesman, Stephane Dujarric.
Stressing that any disregard for the will of the people, who voted peacefully in the general elections on November 23, constitutes an unacceptable violation of democratic principles, the UN Secretary-General calls for the immediate and unconditional restoration of constitutional order, as well as the release of all detained officials, noted S. Dujarric.
The UN Secretary-General also called on all parties concerned to exercise maximum restraint, support democratic institutions and the rule of law, and respect the will of the people of Guinea-Bissau.
Antonio Guterres emphasized that disputes must be resolved legally through peaceful and inclusive dialogue. The UN fully supports the efforts of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the African Union (AU), and the Forum of West African Elders to protect democracy, promote stability, and assist Guinea-Bissau in peacefully completing the electoral process and returning to a democratic path as soon as possible, the head of the world organization noted.
On Wednesday, Guinea-Bissau's armed forces announced on national television that they had assumed full state authority amid "attempts by certain political figures to destabilize the situation in the country." On Thursday, Major General Horta Inta-a was sworn in as President of Guinea-Bissau for a year-long transitional period. –0–
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