13 January 2012 – The Security Council today encouraged the Government, political parties and people of Guinea-Bissau to respect the country’s legal institutions during the transition following the death of President Malam Bacai Sanhá and ensure peaceful, timely and fair presidential elections.

27 December 2011 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today condemned the use of force to settle differences in Guinea-Bissau and called for the respect of the lawful civilian authorities in the West African country.