Guinea: UN Says Guinea Election Campaign Marked By ‘Intimidation’

The United Nations said the presidential election race in Guinea had been marked by intimidation, and urged authorities to ensure there was no fear or repression in Sunday’s voting.

Despite his initial promise to return power to civilians when he took over in 2021, junta leader General Mamady Doumbouya is running for president — in a vote with all the main opposition barred.

“Ahead of Sunday’s presidential election in Guinea, the civic and political space has been severely restricted, marked by…