Guinea Protests Russia’s Warning of Possible Unrest After Ministers Sack and Border Closure
Guinea’s military junta has protested to Russia’s ambassador after his embassy warned of possible unrest in the capital, Conakry.
The warning was issued after junta leader Colonel Mamady Doumbouya dissolved the government on Monday and ordered the closure of all borders.
He also ordered the seizure of the passports of sacked ministers and the freezing of their bank accounts.
Guinean media reported that Col Doumbouya’s decision led to the Russian embassy in guinea advising Russian nationals to be vigilant as there could be unrest in the west African state’s capital, Conakry.
The junta reacted angrily, with an official in its foreign ministry summoning Russian ambassadors to a meeting.
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The announcement was published only in Russian for Russian citizens, said Popov who apologized to the junta.
The junta accepted the apology, while Mr. Popov said the incident would not affect relations between the two nations.
Guinea is one of several former French colonies in West Africa to be hit by coups in recent years.
The juntas, which seized power in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso have pivoted toward Russia, while being hostile towards France and the West African regional bloc, Ecowas.
However, Col Doumbouya has tried to maintain good relations with all sides.
He has promised to hold elections to restore democratic rule by the end of 2024.
The junta banned all demonstrations in 2022 and has detained several opposition leaders, and members of civil society groups.
