Guinea: the junta faces the press and reassures the fate of Alpha Condé
Colonel Doumbouya surrounded by members of the CRND, September 17, 2021 in Conakry.
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The CNRD organized its first press briefing this Saturday, September 18 in Conakry.
It was mainly devoted to the results of the visit of ECOWAS Heads of State on Friday (Ghanaian President Nana Akufo Addo and his Ivorian counterpart Alassane Ouattara).
The West African organization decided on targeted sanctions against junta officials, demanded a short six-month transition, and also the “unconditional” release of ousted President Alpha Condé.
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With our special correspondent in Conakry
,
Charlotte Idrac
Discussions with
the ECOWAS delegation
were
"very frank and sincere
", according to Colonel Amara Camara, spokesman for the junta who hosted the meeting with the press.
Regarding Alpha Condé, he recalled that the Ghanaian and Ivorian presidents were able to meet with him on Friday.
What will be his fate?
“
The former president will remain in Guinea in a location chosen by the CNRD.
All measures will be taken to respect his physical and moral integrity.
He's in a safe place, I couldn't tell you more about it today,
”he concludes.
"
We are soldiers"
On the six-month period requested by ECOWAS to organize elections, "
Colonel Doumbouya
" replied that it was "
important for the organization to listen to the legitimate aspirations of the people, he recalled the national consultations in progress
" and affirmed that "
only the people of Guinea will decide their fate
" indicates Colonel Amara Camara.
Finally on the targeted sanctions against members of the CNRD, discussions on this were "
very brief
", he says.
According to him, Colonel Doumbouya replied: “
We are soldiers.
The mission for us is in Guinea, so no need to travel.
And we have nothing on our accounts
”.
A press conference of about twenty minutes, with only four questions from journalists allowed.
Asked about the organization chart of the Committee, its composition, the CNRD spokesperson assures us: "
you will have a list very soon
".
# Guinea New series of CNRD press releases read to RTG.
- "the former President - Alpha Cond - is and will remain in Guinea, we will not give in to any pressure"
- Colonel Mamady Doumbouya is now designated "President of the CNRD, President of the Republic, Head of State"
- Charlotte Idrac (@CharlotteIdrac) September 17, 2021
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