The paralysis of the judiciary, linked to a three-week strike by bailiffs and attorneys, makes the archive of opponents of the third time period very unsure.
For the reason that presidential election in October, which marked the re-election of Alpha Condé for a 3rd time period, a number of hundred folks have been in custody. Amongst them are a dozen leaders of the Union of Guinea’s Democratic Forces (UFDG), the primary opposition social gathering, for “unlawful manufacturing and possession of weapons of battle” and “attacking the elemental pursuits of the nation.” After six months of preventive detention, their circumstances have nonetheless not been referred to investigators.
This query is fraught with double uncertainty. To start with, there may be uncertainty concerning the procedures. The opponents’ lawyer group claims that they encounter many obstacles: ignorance, tough entry to their purchasers, non-assistance in hearings … For me Thierno Souleymane Dramé, the prosecution is empty.
“From the start of the proceedings up thus far, no proof has been adduced to show guilt of any of the defendants. We’re speaking concerning the manufacture of weapons, possession of ammunition. Throughout a standard process, in the course of the arrest of the individual involved, seized weapons and ammunition should be offered. However no proof was discovered towards the defendants. “
One other uncertainty, the well being standing of the accused: some are in poor health and others have acquired Covid-19. The Ministry of Justice has repeatedly assured that each one sick prisoners obtain medical assist. Amongst them are Ousmane Gaoual Diallo, spokeswoman for the Union of Guinea’s Democratic Forces (UFDG) and Ibrahima Cherif Bah, Vice President of the UFDG. Each are being handled at Ignace Deen Hospital.
For his half, authorities spokesman Tibou Kamara specified that “among the many 80 folks indicted”, “49 defendants can be referred to courtroom for trial”, as soon as the courts have resumed their actions.
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