Written question asked by Baroness Brown of Silvertown (Labour) on Monday, 18 July 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 July 2022. It was answered by Vicky Ford (Conservative) on Friday, 22 July 2022 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Guinea: Demonstrations

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent steps she has taken to help tackle violence against protesters in Guinea.

Answer: We condemn the use of violence against protesters in Guinea. In March, I met with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Vice President to discuss ECOWAS' work to protect and promote democracy in West Africa, including in Guinea. We continue to call for all parties to engage in peaceful dialogue to ease tensions and prevent any further violence. We also encourage the transitional government to allow peaceful protest and welcome enquiries into abuses. Following the 5 September 2021 coup, the UK encourages all parties to work towards a peaceful transition, through credible, inclusive and transparent elections, as quickly as possible.

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