Human rights defenders are amplifying demands for information regarding the whereabouts of Guinean activists Fonike Mengue and Billo Bah, who have reportedly disappeared.
Independent experts from the United Nations and the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights have expressed concern over the situation, urging Guinean authorities to take immediate action.
The escalating calls for transparency highlight the need for accountability and protection of human rights in Guinea, as activists seek answers regarding the fate of their missing colleagues.
Fonike Mengue, a prominent figure in Guinea’s pro-democracy movement, and Billo Bah, a known human rights advocate, have become symbols of the growing struggle for human rights in a nation where dissent is increasingly met with intimidation and violence.
Their reported disappearance highlights a worrying trend in Guinea, where activists and opposition members have faced escalating threats and violent reprisals. The current government, led by the National Committee of Reconciliation and Development (CNRD), has been accused of stifling dissent and suppressing civil society.
The political landscape in Guinea has been turbulent since the military coup in September 2021, which ousted President Alpha Condé.