The ECOWAS Commission has learnt with dismay that the peaceful demonstration
organised in Conakry by the Forum des Forces Vives de la Nation was met with
violent repression. The Commission strongly condemns these acts of repression.
ECOWAS regrets the several civilian fatalities resulting from the incident and
calls for the immediate release of all arrested persons. ECOWAS also presents
its condolences to the families of the victims.
ECOWAS calls for the setting up of an International Committee of Inquiry in
collaboration with the African Union and the United Nations Commission for Human
Rights, in order to identify the persons responsible and take necessary measures
to address the situation.
This tragic incident is all the more regrettable as it occurred at a time when
theInternational Community is actively working towards a satisfactory end to the
prevailing crisis.
The International Contact Group on Guinea (ICG-G) which recently met in New York
had expressed concern at the delay in the electoral process and the continued
deterioration of the political, security and Human Rights situation in Guinea.
The ICG-G had called on the President of the CNDD to officially re-affirm his
commitments, in writing, that he would not be a candidate.
The militarisation of Guinea presents further grounds which justify ECOWAS’
request to President Moussa Dadis Camara, to re-affirm his commitment not to
contest the next presidential elections.
ECOWAS reiterates its commitment to work within the framework provided by the
International Contact Group on Guinea, for a peaceful and lasting solution to
the situation in Guinea.