Junta Slams ECOWAS Chief's Transition 'Lies': WestAfrica
Guinea's ruling military junta has accused the president of the West African regional bloc Ecowas of"lies" over his call for sanctions on Conakry if it seeks a three-year transition back to civilian rule.
Senior junta figure Colonel Amara Camara said Thursday:"Crude lies and intimidation are backward steps that dishonour [Economic Community of West African States chairman Umaro Sissoco Embalo] and at the same time tarnish Ecowas's image."However, speaking to RFI in New York on Wednesday, Emablo said three years in power before a return to civilian rule is"unacceptable for Ecowas.
Le Colonel Amara Camara, porte parole de la présidence, répond au président Embalo, président en exercice de la CEDEAO
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