Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) leaders yesterday resolved to grant Guinea Bissau $3.5 million dollars to clear arrears of salaries owed members of her armed forces with a view to creating a conducive atmosphere for the country's presidential election slated for June 28, and ensuring durable peace and security in the country. ECOWAS will also provide another $350 000 to plug the funding gap for election.
These resolutions were adopted at the 36th Summit of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS member states held in Abuja. In a communiqué issued after the summit, ECOWAS said the measures were taken to improve the general security environment in Guinea Bissau. The ECOWAS leaders condemned the March killing of late President Joao Bernado Vieira and General Tagne Na Waie.
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