By Joyce Remi-Babayeju
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has condemned the Conakry violence which occurred on the 28th and 29th of July, ,2022 resulting in fatalities, injuries and destruction of property.
The ECOWAS Community while expressing it’s deep concern about the increasing socio-political tension in Guinea called for the release of the detainees and for the prompt investigation into circumstance that lead to the unfortunate incident and to bring sanctions against perpetrators in accordance to the law.
A statement signed by ECOWAS Mediator Thomas Boni Yayi , said
that the Community has appealed to the people of Guinea authorities , the political class, and the civil society to engage in inclusive dialogue in order to de-escalate the tension and agree on a reasonable time frame and modalities for the peaceful restoration of constitutional order.
The Community remains fully committed to supporting the Transition authorities and the Guinean people in this endeavor including through the ECOWAS Mediation led by Boni Yayi.
