Guinea appoints new justice minister amid calls for reform

fr.allafrica.com (French)

Guinea's President Mamadi Doumbouya appointed Ibrahima Sory II Tounkara as the new Minister of Justice and Human Rights. Tounkara, a respected judge known for leading the 2009 massacre trial, pledged to reform the justice system and ensure independence. His appointment comes amid concerns over repression and arbitrary arrests since the junta took power, with civil society expecting significant action.


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