Guinea's military junta suspends three main political parties ahead of constitutional referendum

Guinea’s military junta has suspended three major political parties, including that of former president Alpha Conde, for three months ahead of a controversial constitutional referendum campaign. The suspension targets Conde’s Rally of the Guinean People, the Union of Democratic Forces led by ex-PM Cellou Dalein Diallo, and the Party of Renewal and Progress. [ . . . ] The referendum, scheduled for September 21, aims to rewrite the constitution, but critics warn it could pave the way for Doumbouya to run for president despite a previous ban on junta leaders standing in elections.
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