A few hours after the dismissal of Ali Bongo, and the seizure of power by a group of soldiers, a few chancelleries react in various ways.
Following the seizure of power in Gabon by armed men, the reactions and positions of the chancelleries vary according to the proximity and relations of Gabon with each of the countries and institutions that have spoken. Where France condemns a: “ military coup that is underway in Gabon“, through the government spokesman, Olivier Veran. China, the first economic partner of the calls “The parties involved” in Gabon at “ensure security” of President Ali Bongo Ondimba. The country of Xi Jinping, by the voice of the spokesperson for Chinese diplomacy, Wang Wenbin, indicated that his country is closely monitoring the development of the situation. He urges: the parties concerned to act in the fundamental interest of the Gabonese people.Russia currently seen as the world’s policeman by some observers is also taking a stand. ” NWe are closely monitoring what is happening there. said Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. The Commonwealth invites the various parties to respect its commitment vis-à-vis the organization. In a press release, the Secretary General, Patricia Scotland invites “the members of the Commonwealth, an organization composed mainly of former British colonies that the Central African country joined last year, should respect the rule of law and the principles of democracy. »
It should be noted that the ousted president, Ali Bongo is under house arrest.
