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ECOWAS Condemns Guinea-Bissau Coup, Demands Return to Democracy

12/15/2025

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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) condemned the Guinea-Bissau coup, called for a swift return to constitutional order after November 26 takeover, and announced targeted sanctions against individuals obstructing the transition.
ECOWAS called for the immediate release of political detainees and rejected the military's transition program.
At a summit in Abuja, leaders affirmed zero tolerance for unconstitutional changes and cited democratic backsliding and recent coups in West Africa.

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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) condemned the Guinea-Bissau coup, called for a swift return to constitutional order after November 26 takeover, and announced targeted sanctions against individuals obstructing the transition.
ECOWAS called for the immediate release of political detainees and rejected the military's transition program.
At a summit in Abuja, leaders affirmed zero tolerance for unconstitutional changes and cited democratic backsliding and recent coups in West Africa.