OIC Chief condemns assassination of Guinea-Bissau`s President

Jeddah, March 04, SPA -- The Secretary General of the Organization of
Islamic Conference (OIC), Prof. Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu, has strongly
condemned the assassination of Guinea Bissau’s President, Joao
Bernardo Vieira.

Expressing his deep concern over the tragic incident and its
possible consequences on the peace, stability and development of
Guinea-Bissau, the Secretary General called upon the concerned
authorities of this OIC Member State to spare no effort in respecting
the rule of law, maintaining tranquility and peace, and bringing the
perpetrators of this criminal act to justice.

Prof. Ihsanoglu while expressing his condolences to the family of
the assassinated President, further appealed to the people and all
those who have legal responsibility in Guinea-Bissau to unify ranks
at this critical and difficult situation and work towards preserving
the unity, stability and security of the country, according to a
latest press release of the OIC.

--SPA