Leader of Guinea's Putschists Promises Unity
The Leader of the Putschists and the commander of the elite unit for special missions, Mamadi Doumbouya says a government of national unity will be formed.
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Mamadi Doumbouya, leader of the Putschists in Guinea
The leader of the Putschists Mamadi Doumbouya pledged on Monday the formation of a "national unity government" leading to political transition and detailing that there will be no hunting campaigns for the previous government.
Doumbouya explained in a letter that consultations will take place to describe the transition, after which a national unity government will be created to oversee the transition, however, he did not specify the length of time this will take.
After asking mining firms to continue operations, the head of Guinea's Putschists attempted to reassure international partners and investors that the new rulers of Conakry would uphold their pledges, guaranteeing that the committee will fulfill all its responsibilities.
On Sunday, Alpha Conde was reportedly arrested along with additional senior officials by rebels who staged a military coup.
The coup is led by Mamadi Doumbouya, a former member of the French Foreign Legion who confirmed the dissolving of the constitution and the government in the West African state.
Several countries on Monday, including the US, France, and Turkey, condemned the military coup in Guinea.
