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January 27, 2007 - Press Statement by the Representative of the Secretary-General in Guinea-Bissau
Bissau - The Government of Guinea-Bissau has lifted the detention warrant issued against the President of the PAIGC, Mr. Carlos Gomes Júnior.
The Ministers of Justice and Interior conveyed the position of the Government to me at a meeting this morning. They informed me that the Government has decided to lift the warrant and that all matters pertaining to this case will be handled by the Public Ministry and the Prosecutor Office.
They said that Mr. Carlos Gomes Júnior can therefore return home without fear of arrest. The Government guarantees his safety and that of his family. The Minister of Interior has furthermore stated that his Ministry will provide additional protection should Mr. Gomes request this.
The Government hopes that Mr. Gomes will cooperate with the Public Ministry and Prosecutor Office in their inquiries, but stress that the modalities will be worked out between the Public Ministry, Mr. Carlos Gomes Júnior and the Permanent Commission of the ANP.
On behalf of the Secretary-General and the United Nations, I take this opportunity to express our deep thanks to the authorities for helping bring this matter to a close.
It is important that the whole country should focus on reconciliation, peace and development.
- SECURITY COUNCIL AND RELATED [revise]
January 10, 2007 - UNOGBIS Press Statement on Guinea-Bissau
Bissau - UNOGBIS was informed this morning of the attempted arrest of Mr. Carlos Gomes Junior, Member of Parliament and President of PAIGC by elements of the Ministry of Interior.
Later, Mr. Gomes Jr. walked into the UN Building in Bissau, where he sought protection.
UNOGBIS is making all the necessary efforts in consultation with the local authorities to find an amicable resolution to the problem.
As indicated in the statement issued by the Secretary General on 8 January we are very concerned about the recent developments in Guinea Bissau, particularly the disturbances which occurred a few days ago. Any lose of life is a deep concern to the UN. It is hoped that all concerned would avoid allowing Impunity to prevail.
January 8, 2007 - Statement attributable to the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General
New York - The Secretary-General is very concerned at the heightened tensions in Guinea-Bissau following the killing of the country former Navy Chief, Commodore Lamine Sanha, on 4 January 2007. He is particularly distressed by the loss of life that occurred following the intervention of the security forces during protests against the killing.
The Secretary-General urges the government and political leaders to exercise utmost restraint, and to focus on development and reconciliation. He urges the people of Guinea-Bissau not to take the law into their own hands. And he strongly encourages all national stakeholders to find negotiated solutions to their differences, and to avoid allowing impunity to prevail.