Guinea-Bissau: Statement by the Spokesperson on the latest developments

The EU notes with concern the developments in Guinea-Bissau. 

In line with the statements issued by the Chair of ECOWAS Authority and the African Union Commission Chairperson, we call for a swift return to the constitutional order and the resumption of the electoral process. The vote count interrupted by the military intervention just before its consolidation should be allowed to proceed as planned. The results of the presidential and legislative elections should be respected by all parties.

The EU urges to abstain from all violent action and calls to free all extrajudicially detained persons and to respect fundamental rights and freedoms.