It is a sigh of relief for the National Front for the Defense of the Constitution (FNDC) that the Transitional Government wanted to “extinguish” without success.
Beyond the support it received both in Conakry and in deep Guinea, the politico-social movement has just benefited from considerable support. The United Nations, through the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, sent a letter to Colonel Mamadi Doumbouya to demand the reinstatement of the FNDC.
Guineematin.com offers you, below, this letter:
The United Nations calls for the reinstatement of the FNDC
OFFICE OF THE UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
August 15, 2022
To Colonel Mamadi Doumbouya
Excellence,
I am writing to you to express my deep concerns at recent developments in the human rights situation in the Republic of Guinea. According to the information I have received, the use of force by the security forces during the demonstrations of July 28 and 29, 2022 resulted in a number of deaths and injuries. Such actions might constitute violations of human rights, including the rights to life and physical integrity. I encourage your government to investigate these unfortunate incidents and bring the perpetrators to justice.
I am also concerned regarding reports of a large number of arrests of protesters, including members of the political opposition and civil society. Such actions might constitute violations of the rights to freedom of association and peaceful assembly. I urge the Guinean government to ensure that those detained for exercising their rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly are released and that their fundamental rights are adequately protected.
I have been informed of the decision taken by your government on August 9 to dissolve the National Front for the Defense of the Constitution, a collective of opposition political parties, trade unions and civil society organizations, which has been to I initiative of the demonstrations of 28 and 29 July. Such a measure constitutes a serious violation of the right to freedom of association and peaceful assembly. I call on your government to reconsider this decision and to guarantee to all Guineans the fundamental freedoms contained in the Guinean Constitution and international human rights conventions to which the Republic of Guinea is a party.
In the context of a transition towards a return to constitutional order in the Republic of Guinea, I urge your government to favor dialogue to resolve political tensions, and to promote and respect human rights to guarantee the advent of the rule of law in the country. In this regard, my Country Office is at your disposal to continue to provide you with the necessary technical assistance.
I hope you will receive this letter in the spirit of commitment and support that I noted earlier. The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights remains ready to continue to work with you and your government in partnership and cooperation to improve the human rights situation in your country.
Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.
Michelle Bachelet
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
