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Statement on the Military Coup in the
Central African Republic
The Chairman of the AU, President Mbeki expresses his
unequivocal condemnation of the military coup in the
Central African Republic on Saturday, 15 March 2003.
The African continent will never countenance any unconstitutional
transfer of power from whatever quarter. In this regard
the leadership of the African continent has made clear
its opposition to such unconstitutional acts.
Coming at a time when government and opposition parties
were involved in preparations for national dialogue,
peace and reconciliation, the unconstitutional transfer
of power subtracts rather than adds to the momentum
for peace and stability and indeed undermines continental
efforts aimed at sustainable development and economic
recovery.
The African Union will continue to work collectively
to assist the people of the Central African Republic
to return to democracy, peace and justice.
For more information - Ronnie Mamoepa - Cell: 082 990
4853
ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
PRETORIA
17 MARCH 2003
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