AS MRU Moves To Defuse Border Tensions
Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Mano River Union (MRU) Secretariat has called for calm and urgent diplomatic engagement following reports of rising tensions in the Falabah District along the border between Sierra Leone and Guinea. The MRU Secretariat stated in a press release from its Freetown headquarters that it has noted recent events in the border region and is actively attempting to ascertain the truth on the ground.
The regional body disclosed that it is engaging local authorities and key stakeholders in affected communities on both sides of the border to ensure a clear and accurate understanding of the situation. Additionally, the MRU stated that its action is in line with its mandate under the 15th Protocol on Peace, Security, and Defense, which gives the Secretariat the authority to advance cooperation, peace, and stability in the region among member states.
“The Secretariat is undertaking appropriate steps to establish the facts on the ground,” the statement noted, emphasizing that the process is intended to support constructive dialogue and prevent escalation.
Also, the MRU disclosed that it is interacting with the governments of Guinea and Sierra Leone, advising both parties to maintain moderation and to make use of established bilateral and diplomatic channels in order to resolve the issue amicably and cooperatively. The Secretariat reiterated its willingness to assist de-escalation efforts and the maintenance of friendly relations between Sierra Leone and Guinea, referring to them as “sisterly Member States.”
The MRU also reaffirmed its larger dedication to cooperative solutions and efforts targeted at fostering regional harmony within the Mano River basin.
