Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on Equatorial Guinea

The Secretary-General has been following with concern recent developments in Equatorial Guinea where attempts have been made to overthrow the government by unconstitutional means. The Secretary-General has therefore decided to dispatch to Equatorial Guinea the Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs, Mr. Tuliameni Kalomoh, as his Special Envoy to discuss with the authorities the situation on the ground and its implications for peace and security in the subregion.