ECOWAS mediators due in Guinea to meet coup leaders
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High-level mission from main West African bloc is expected to seek democratic transition following Conde’s removal.
A delegation from West Africa’s main political and economic bloc is heading to Guinea, a day after it suspended the country’s membership in response to a military coup that removed President Alpha Conde. During its visit due to start on Thursday, the high-level mission from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is expected to demand the return to constitutional order and to push for the immediate release of Conde, who was arrested by special forces led by Lieutenant Colonel Mamady Doumbouya on Sunday. ECOWAS has demanded 83-year-old Conde’s unconditional release but has made no mention of any possible sanctions.More Related News