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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Addis Ababa, December 7 (Xinhua) — African Union (AU) Commission Chairman Mahamoud Ali Yusuf on Sunday "strongly and unequivocally" condemned the attempted military coup in Benin.
“Any form of military interference in political processes constitutes a grave violation of the fundamental principles and values of the African Union,” the head of the AU Commission emphasized in a press statement.
M.A. Yusuf called on all participants in the coup attempt to immediately cease all illegal actions, fully respect the country's constitution, and immediately return to their barracks and to their professional duties.
He also called on all stakeholders in Benin to prioritize unity, dialogue and maintaining peace in the country.
At the same time, the head of the AU Commission expressed "deep concern over the alarming spread of military coups and attempted coups in some parts of the region." He emphasized that such actions continue to undermine continental stability, threaten democratic achievements, and encourage the military to act beyond its constitutional authority.
According to M.A. Yusuf, the AU remains steadfast and consistent in defending democratic governance, the rule of law and the sovereign will of African peoples.
Benin's Minister of the Interior and Public Security, Alassane Seydou, said on Sunday that the country's armed forces had thwarted an attempted rebellion aimed at destabilizing the state and its institutions.
A. Seydou made the statement after a group of military officers announced on state television channel Benin TV earlier in the day that the country's President Patrice Talon had been "suspended from office." –0–
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