Monrovia – The West African Civil Society Forum (WACSOF) – Liberia team, headed by Mannis Howard Barclay has vehemently condemned the military takeover in neighboring Guinea and called on the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to put more pressure on the coup leaders to return the country to democratic rule. “WACSOF – Liberia is calling on the Military, headed by Col. Mamady Doumbouya and his men to return the country to civil and democratic leadership,” the group urged. About WACSOFThe West African Civil Society Forum (WACSOF), created by the support of ECOWAS in 2003, is the umbrella network of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) from the 15 member states of ECOWAS. WACSOF is a Civil Society membership organization, which is a partner and advisor toECOWAS and many institutions. WACSOF envisions a well-organized and vibrant civil society in West Africa, which contributes to the attainment of a stable and prosperous West African region characterized by democracy; human rights; good governance; the rule of law; constitutionalism; economic prosperity; and social justice”.

Source: Front Page Africa September 10, 2021 08:33 UTC