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Guinea’s junta suspends three main political parties

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Ahead of a controversial constitutional referendum campaign, Guinea’s military junta moves to suspend three major political parties, including that of former President Alpha Conde, for three months.

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  • Guinea's junta suspends three major political parties, including former President Alpha Conde's party, for three months. 6s
  • The suspension targets the Rally of the Guinean People, Union of Democratic Forces, and Party of Renewal and Progress. 13s
  • The move comes ahead of a constitutional referendum and planned mass protests by opposition groups. 21s
  • Critics warn the referendum could allow junta leader General Mamadi Dumbuya to run for president. 44s
  • The junta has previously banned protests and cracked down on opposition, suspending or dissolving dozens of parties. 51s
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