Bissau: narcotráfico e crime organizado

It seems that there is consensus in the Council that the 12 April coup should be reversed, and that constitutional order should be re-established as soon as possible. In line with this ultimate objective, there appears to be support for sanctions, although some members may have concerns regarding their impact and effectiveness. Council members are also concerned about the larger implications of a politically unstable Guinea-Bissau, particularly in relation to international narcotics trafficking and organised crime, and issues relating to impunity and the rule of law. While Council members have been so far willing to accept regional organisations like ECOWAS and the AU taking the lead on this issue, it appears that some Council members are concerned about an apparent lack of coordination in the international efforts to put pressure on the military leaders in Guinea-Bissau. There are some who see the 12 month time-line for elections given by ECOWAS as too generous and would prefer to have the elections take place at an earlier date. There also appears to be concern among some Council members about the implications of ECOWAS’s direct dealings with the junta, whose authority is not recognised by the Council. WHAT'S IN BLUE (nos bastidores do Conselho de Segurança da ONU)