UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Thursday urged Guinean authorities to ensure that all parties can effectively participate in the upcoming December elections.

Türk urged Guinean authorities to comply with their obligations under international law:

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, inclusiveness and transparency […] The military authorities in Guinea must first and foremost lift the unacceptable bans on political parties and media outlets.

Türk spoke after voters approved a new constitution with overwhelming support, which would allow junta leader Mamady Doumbouya t

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