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.
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