Guinea: Guinea President Sacks 173 Soldiers for Desertion
[allAfrica] President Mamadi Doumbouya has dismissed 173 military personnel for alleged desertion. This includes Colonel Michel Lamah, a member of the elite Special Forces unit who helped him seize power in the 2021 coup.
President Mamadi Doumbouya of Guinea has dismissed 173 soldiers for alleged desertion, including Colonel Michel Lamah, a member of the elite Special Forces unit. This move is viewed as part of efforts to solidify Doumbouya's grip on power following his coup in 2021, which he won with an overwhelming 87% of the vote. Since coming to power, Doumbouya's government has been criticized for tightening civil liberties, including bans on protests, media closures, and targeting opposition figures.
Over the past five years, Doumbouya has shifted his focus towards transforming Guinea from a raw materials exporter to a center for industrial processing. AllAfrica reports this development, which includes a variety of perspectives on the topic, and is responsible for the accuracy of the content.
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