The African Union insisted Sunday it had a "zero tolerance" policy toward unconstitutional change as it maintained its suspension of four military-ruled countries. "The assembly reaffirmed zero tolerance against unconstitutional change (of government)," said the AU's Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Bankole Adeoye. "It is necessary to reemphasize that the AU remains intolerant to any undemocratic means to political power," he added. West African leaders met on the sidelines of the AU summit to review the measures and discuss the progress in restoring civilian rule in the three states. "Sanctions imposed on member states following unconstitutional changes of government... do not seem to produce the expected results," he said.

Source: Ethiopian News February 20, 2023 05:43 UTC