The United Nations has sounded the alarm over shrinking democratic space in Guinea , with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk calling on the country’s transitional military authorities to guarantee meaningful participation in the December presidential and parliamentary elections .

Türk’s appeal follows the controversial 21 September constitutional referendum , which was marred by political party bans, suspension of media outlets, arbitrary arrests, and reports of enforced disappearances.

Calls for Inclusive and Transparent Elections

“Going forward, it is critical for the transitional authorities to ensure that processes towards restoring constitutional rule are conducted in line with international human rights norms and standards, including on public participation,

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