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Written question asked by Ruth Jones (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 September 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 9 September 2021. It was answered by James Duddridge (Conservative) on Wednesday, 15 September 2021 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Guinea: Politics and Government

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with the African Union on the political situation in Guinea.

Answer

The UK Government is concerned by the political and security situation in Guinea following the recent military coup. In my statement on 6 September, I [Minister Duddridge] set out the Government's condemnation of the removal by force of the President of Guinea, Alpha Condé. Our partners in the Economic Community of West African States, the African Union, the United Nations, and others have joined us in this condemnation.

We have called for the immediate release of the President and for all parties to engage in peaceful dialogue to ease tensions, to prevent any further violence and to uphold democratic principles, including the rule of law. We are engaging with our international partners, including the African Union, on the situation in Guinea. We continue to monitor events closely through our Embassy in Conakry.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
44437
Session
2021-22
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Politics and government African Union Guinea
Link
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