Guinea Junta Suspends Opposition Parties Ahead of Constitutional Vote

Guinea’s ruling junta has suspended the country’s three main opposition parties for 90 days. This move, which prohibits all political activities, targets the parties of former President Alpha Condé and former Prime Minister Cellou Dalein Diallo, coming just weeks before a critical constitutional referendum. The junta, led by General Mamady Doumbouya, claims the parties failed to meet certain obligations, but critics see it as a blatant power grab to stifle opposition. This suspension effectively silences the government’s biggest critics as they planned demonstrations to protest the referendum, which many believe could allow Doumbouya to run in future elections. This drastic action raises serious concerns about a return to authoritarianism, likely fueling further public unrest.

Aljazeera