Spain expresses its strong condemnation of the attempted coup in Benin and demands the immediate restoration of the democratic and constitutional order.
Spain is firmly committed to democracy in Benin and hopes for a swift return to institutional normality.
The Spanish Government is monitoring the situation of Spanish nationals in the country through the Spanish Embassy in Abuja and the Spanish Consulate General in Lagos, which are taking appropriate measures in line with developments.
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