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Written question asked by Baroness Brown of Silvertown (Labour) on Wednesday, 2 February 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 4 February 2022. It was answered by Vicky Ford (Conservative) on Wednesday, 9 February 2022 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Guinea-Bissau: Politics and Government

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking to support (a) the Government of Guinea-Bissau, (b) ECOWAS and (c) the African Union in preventing further coup attempts following the events of 1 February 2022.

Answer

The UK is concerned by the attempted coup d'etat on 1 February in Guinea-Bissau and I am glad to see that calm has been restored.

Please refer to my answer given on 31 January to question 111656 that addresses our support to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Union in their mediation efforts. The UK is watching regional developments closely and remains committed to supporting democratic institutions in West Africa.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
116896
Session
2021-22
Related items
West Africa: Security
Monday, 31 January 2022
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Politics and government Guinea-Bissau
Link
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