Guinea: Opposition Suspension Raises Fears for Democracy Ahead of Referendum

Tensions are rising in Guinea ahead of a constitutional referendum that could allow Colonel Mamadi Doumbouya to run for president, despite earlier promises of a civilian transition. Three major opposition parties have been suspended weeks before the vote set for September 21, raising concerns about democratic backsliding. The junta claims the decision is administrative, but the opposition sees it as deliberate suppression. With protests restricted, the situation is growing more tense, echoing similar crackdowns seen in Mali and Cameroon. Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque reports. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #GuineaReferendum #GuineaPolitics #OppositionBan #DemocracyInGuinea #GuineaCrisis #Doumbouya #GuineaProtests #MilitaryRule #WestAfricaPolitics #GuineaNews #AlJazeeraEnglish