Elections in Guinea-Bissau
Press Statement
Jen Psaki
Department Spokesperson
Washington, DC
April 9, 2014
The upcoming elections in Guinea-Bissau are an important step toward building a more stable, prosperous, democratic
future for the Bissau-Guinean people. As the people of Guinea-Bissau go to the polls on April 13, we call on
Bissau-Guinean authorities to create an environment that allows its citizens to express their will in peaceful, credible
elections. At the same time, we encourage voters to participate fully in the democratic process and to make their voices
heard peacefully. The United States remains a long-standing friend of the Bissau-Guinean people. We look forward to
working with Guinea-Bissau as it seeks to return to democratic rule and to achieve lasting peace in the region.
ENDS