Guinea’s ruling junta suspends main opposition parties
The ruling junta in Guinea has made a controversial decision to suspend the country’s three main opposition parties for a period of 90 days, effectively putting a halt to all political activities. This move specifically targets the parties of former President Alpha Condé and former Prime Minister Cellou Dalein Diallo, and comes just weeks before a critical constitutional referendum.
The junta, led by General Mamady Doumbouya, has justified the suspension by claiming that the opposition parties failed to meet certain obligations. However, many critics view this action as a blatant power grab aimed at stifling dissent and opposition voices within the country.
The suspension of the opposition parties has effectively silenced some of the government’s biggest critics, who were planning demonstrations to protest the upcoming referendum. There are concerns among the public that the referendum could potentially pave the way for Doumbouya to run in future elections, consolidating his power further.
This drastic action by the ruling junta has raised serious concerns about a potential return to authoritarianism in Guinea. It is likely to fuel further public unrest and dissent among the population, who are already disillusioned with the current political situation in the country.
Source: Aljazeera
