PSC/AHG/COMM.3(CCCXXVII)
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COMMUNIQUE
The PeaceandSecurity Councilof the African Union(AU), at its327thmeetingheld on
14July 2012,adopted the following decision on the situation in Guinea Bissau:
Council,
1.
Takes noteof the briefingmade by the Commissioner for Peace and Security on the
evolving situation in Guinea Bissau, as well as of the briefing by the Chair of the Economic
Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the United Nations and Angola, as Chair of
the Community of Portuguese Speaking Countries (CPLP);
2.
Recalls its earliercommuniqués on the situation in Guinea Bissau, and commends
ECOWAS for the efforts deployed to address the situation in the country;
3.
EncouragesECOWAS to pursue its efforts, in close coordination with the other
relevant international actors, notablythe CPLP, the African Union,the United Nations and
the European Union, towards the implementation of the decisions relating to the return to
constitutional order in Guinea Bissau;
4.
Commends the Government of the Republic of Angola for the role played by
MISSANG, and encourages it to continue its contribution to the process for a way out from
the crisis. Council also commends the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for its
contribution to the ongoing efforts of ECOWAS in Guinea Bissau
5.
Welcomes the ongoing consultations towards the early convening of a meeting of
the International Contact Group on Guinea Bissau;
6.
Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.