Colonel Mamadi Dumbouya after seizing power in Guinea
Guinea coup: U.S, UK condemn ‘extra-constitutional measures’ of seizing power, urge rebels to forego violence
United States has condemned the coup staged by soldiers against the government of President Alpha Conde in Conakry, Sunday afternoon.
A statement by the U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria, Monday, in condemning the coup, noted that ‘violence and any extra-constitutional measures will only erode Guinea’s prospects for peace, stability, and prosperity.’
Continuing, it said: “These actions could limit the ability of the United States and Guinea’s other international partners to support the country as it navigates a path toward national unity and a brighter future for the Guinean people.”
The U.S, therefore, urged ‘all parties to forego violence and any efforts not supported by the Constitution and stand by the rule of law.’
“We reiterate our encouragement of a process of national dialogue to address concerns sustainably and transparently to enable a peaceful and democratic way forward for Guinea to realize its full potential,” the U.S said.
UK Govt condemns military coup in Guinea
Similarly, the United Kingdom’s Minister for Africa, James Duddridge said the country was in support of the position already expressed by the United States, United Nations, Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), as well as the European Union (EU).
This is also it said it will continue to back regional calls to engage in peaceful dialogue by parties to the conflict in Guinea.
“The UK Government joins ECOWAS, the African Union, the United Nations, the European Union and other partners in condemning the removal by force of the President of Guinea, Alpha Condé.
“We call for the immediate release of the President and for all parties to engage in peaceful dialogue to ease tensions, and to prevent any further violence and to uphold democratic principles, including the rule of law.
“We, alongside the international community, continue to monitor events closely,” Duddridge said.
