African NGOs call for probe into Guinea mass grave discovery
Twenty African civil society groups are urging an independent investigation after six bound and blindfolded bodies were found in a mass grave in southwestern Guinea. The discovery has raised concerns about possible extrajudicial killings and ongoing enforced disappearances in the country. The NGOs, including branches of Tournons La Page, want national and international forensic experts involved. Guinea’s armed forces have confirmed the discovery and promised to make investigation results public.
What we know
- Twenty African NGOs are demanding an impartial investigation into six bodies found in Allassoyah, Forecariah prefecture.
- The bodies were discovered by young people gathering firewood and were transported to a hospital for identification.
- The NGOs highlighted at least 35 cases of enforced disappearances documented by TLP-Guinea since September 5, 2021.
- The groups suspect the victims may have been subjected to extrajudicial, summary, or arbitrary executions.
- Since General Mamady Doumbouya took power in a 2021 coup, opposition activities have been suppressed and disappearances have increased.
