Doumbouya’s Authoritarian Ascendancy in Guinea Amid Political Suppression
Guinea’s junta leader Mamady Doumbouya tightens control over the capital, with pervasive propaganda bolstering loyalty amid concerns of increasing authoritarianism. Dissenters face intimidation and arrests, and promises of elections remain unfulfilled, leading critics to fear for their safety and future political freedoms.
In Conakry, Guinea’s capital, billboards promote Mamady Doumbouya, the general who led a coup in September 2021. The messaging is pervasive, suggesting a forced loyalty to the junta amidst fears of growing authoritarianism. Opposition leaders like Abdoulaye Kourouma express concern for personal safety as dissent is stifled under claims of fear and intimidation.
Guinea’s political climate reflects a deepening authoritarian grip under Doumbouya, marked by extensive propaganda and suppression of dissent. The junta’s failure to fulfill promises of a return to civilian rule has led to widespread fear among citizens and opposition members. Anticipations of upcoming elections remain uncertain amidst the junta’s prioritization of maintaining control, while civic liberties continue to be eroded.
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