The UK Government has joined the Economic Community of West African States, 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.

In a statement, Monday, UK Minister for Africa, James Duddridge stated: “We call for the immediate release of the President and for all parties to engage in peaceful dialogue to ease tensions.

“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.”