OIC Supports Guinea's Rapid Return To Constitutional Order

Jeddah, January 10, 2010, SPA -- The Organization of the Islamic Conference
(OIC) has welcomed the announced commitment by the Acting Head of State of
Guinea, General Sekouba Konate towards a rapid return to the constitutional
order in Guinea through creation of a new peaceful transition authority that
would soon set the dates for democratic elections.


"As a member of the International Contact Group on Guinea, and in view of the
strong solidarity of the Muslim World with the people of Guinea, the
Organization of the Islamic Conference pledges support to the realization of a
speedy democratic transition in Guinea in full respect of the interest of the
Guinean people, basic principles of democracy, rule of law and fundamental
human rights," said the OIC in a press statement issued here yesterday.

--SPA

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