The Guinean capital, Conakry, faced a day of heightened tension on Monday, January 6, as opposition protests erupted despite being banned by the ruling junta.
Organized by the Forces Vives de Guinée (FVG), a coalition of opposition parties and civil society groups, the demonstration called for the junta’s resignation and a swift transition to civilian-led governance. The military-led administration has held power for over three years since ousting President Alpha Condé in 2021.
Initial reports from the protest indicate one fatality, numerous injuries, and several arrests as authorities cracked down on the gathering. Transportation and commerce in the city were heavily disrupted, with a strong police presence and warnings deterring many from joining the demonstrations.
The FVG continues to demand an end to military rule, but the timeline for returning to civilian governance remains uncertain. The protest follows clashes on Sunday in Koloma, where a prominent member of the Union des Forces Démocratiques de Guinée was arrested.
The Guinean opposition’s persistent protests underline the growing frustration with the prolonged military rule and the lack of progress toward restoring democracy.
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