UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres reacted with unequivocal firmness to the ongoing coup attempt in Gabon. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, Guterres strongly condemned this attempt at an unconstitutional power grab and called on all parties involved to show restraint and to favor dialogue to resolve the crisis.

Antonio Guterres expressed deep concern over the election results announced amid allegations of serious violations of fundamental freedoms. He pointed out that these elections were marred by disturbing information, which contributed to a tense post-election crisis.

Call for the preservation of peace

In his press release, Guterres also addressed an urgent appeal to the security forces, urging them to guarantee the physical integrity of the President of the Republic as well as that of his family. He stressed the critical importance of maintaining peace and stability in the African nation, urging all parties to engage in constructive dialogue to resolve the current crisis.

The UN, as an international organization dedicated to peace, security and cooperation, has always favored diplomacy and dialogue as means of conflict resolution. Secretary General Antonio Guterres reaffirmed this commitment by strongly condemning any attempt to seize power by force, stressing that such actions are contrary to democratic principles and universal values.

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