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EU moves to resolve political crisis in Guinea 

By Mamadou Dian Donghol Diallo 

The European Union has moved to resolve the raging political impasse in the West African nation of Guinea. The Head of Mission of the EU, Sean Doyle, said five million Euros are available for the assistance at all stages of legislative election preparation in that country. During a visit to that country, Doyle said the visit of the EU mission in Guinea was to evaluate the progress of the transition in the consultations provided for under Article 96 of the Cotonou agreement and meet with politicians, government officials and Guinean President Alpha Condé. 

At the end of the mission, the delegation was informed of the progress made in the transition, including strengthening laws and human rights, the management of public finances and economy and the reforms of the security sector. The mission was particularly interested in the preparation of elections, including the preliminary steps necessary to ensure a transparent and inclusive electoral process.

"The mission noted progress in political talks and encouraged efforts to ensure the widest possible ownership of the process by political leaders," said the head of the delegation.

“For us, what is important is the quality of elections which must afford to build a true democracy and have a representative parliament Guinean people," Doyle added.

He said that the mission will report to the EU Council and make recommendations to support Guinea in the final stage of the political transition through the consolidation of law, human rights and democracy.

He said that after the elections, the 27 member countries of the Union would be able to unlock a total of 15 million in order to support Guinea, through the financing of technical and social projects, which would directly affect the people. 

"After the elections, we believe that the international community will have more confidence in the country and that donors can better invest to develop the potential resources of the country," said Mr. Doyle.