Guinea: Opposition Demands a Return to Civilian Rule

Guinea’s opposition has also called for a investigation into this week’s killing of seven protesters and accused security forces of using excessive force. It wants the military junta to hand back power to civilians.

On Wednesday, police in riot gear cracked down on demonstrators who threw rocks and burnt tires in the capital Conakry and other towns.

It was the latest in a series of protests against the military government that seized power in 2021 and has been slow to hand power back to…