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Opposition and Civil Society Up Against Military Junta in Guinea

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Opposition and Civil Society Up Against Military Junta in Guinea

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Abdoul Sacko, coordinator of the Forum des Forces Sociales de Guinée, stated that “there is no relevant, visible or perfectible approach to a return to constitutional order.” He criticized the current situation as one of widespread frustration and advocated for a civil transition.

The Forces Vives platform of Guinea, which includes parts of the opposition and civil society, has announced that it will no longer recognize the authority of the military junta starting December 31, 2024.

This date was initially set as the end of the transition period promised by the military following the 2021 coup. However, the authorities have since announced a delay, citing the need for a “refoundation of the state.

Abdoul Sacko, coordinator of the Forum des Forces Sociales de Guinée, stated that “there is no relevant, visible or perfectible approach to a return to constitutional order.” He criticized the current situation as one of widespread frustration and advocated for a civil transition.

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He emphasized that while the transition authorities are nearing the end of their self-imposed mandate, there is a lack of accountability regarding the technical, administrative, and socio-political processes that led to the failure to uphold commitments.