Ecowas sanctions Guinea coup leaders

Ecowas delegation

Ecowas delegation pressed for release of deposed President Alpha Conde and appointment of civilian premier. PHOTO | COURTESY

What you need to know:

  • The mission to Guinea was sent on September 10, five days after special forces soldiers headed by Lt. Col. Mamady Doumbouya seized power and detained President Conde.
  • The main goal of that mission was to secure the release of the deposed president and have the military hand over power to civilians. It achieved neither.
  • The Guinea junta leaders were ordered to conduct presidential and legislative elections and hand over power to the elected officials within six months.