UN chief condemns coup in Guinea-Bissau

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is deeply concerned about the unfolding events in Guinea-Bissau, and strongly condemns the coup perpetrated by elements of the military and any attempts to violate the constitutional order in the West African country, his spokesperson said on Thursday.Stressing that any disregard of the will of the people who peacefully cast their vote during the Nov. 23 general elections constitutes an unacceptable violation of democratic principles, the UN chief calls for the immediate and unconditional restoration of constitutional order, as well as the release of all detained officials, said Stephane Dujarric, the spokesperson, in a statement.Dujarric said...