On September 19, 2026, President Mamadi Doumbouya announced that he had authorized the medical evacuation of two former high-ranking officials, Ibrahima Kassory Fofana and Amadou Damaro Camara, to receive treatment abroad. This decision was made due to their deteriorating health conditions. Despite this measure, the President emphasized that it does not imply any form of amnesty, pardon, or arrangement regarding their ongoing judicial cases.
According to President Doumbouya's statement, the judicial decisions concerning Kassory Fofana and Damaro Camara remain in effect and are not affected by their medical evacuation. The President stressed that the Guinean justice system had already investigated, judged, and sentenced them, and these decisions will continue to be enforced. He reiterated that no one is above the law, regardless of their previous positions.
The President's decision to authorize the medical evacuation was based on documented information about the health conditions of the two former officials. He stated that, faced with human suffering, the Republic could not turn a blind eye. This exceptional measure was taken solely for health reasons, and the officials will be transferred to suitable medical facilities abroad.
President Doumbouya emphasized that the fight against corruption and mismanagement of public funds is driven by a desire for accountability, not by personal grudges. He highlighted that the ongoing efforts to rebuild the country require all citizens to work together, be united, and focus on development. The President expressed his commitment to ensuring that the country's progress is measured by the real prosperity of its people, not just economic growth.
The President's statement also touched on the importance of national reconciliation, which he described as the ability of the people to look towards the future together, after establishing the truth and upholding justice. He called for unity and calm, emphasizing that the country's future depends on the collective efforts of its citizens.
Kassory Fofana and Damaro Camara are former high-ranking officials who held significant positions in the Guinean government. Ibrahima Kassory Fofana served as Prime Minister, while Amadou Damaro Camara was the President of the National Assembly. Their cases have been ongoing, with various judicial decisions rendered against them.
The medical evacuation of Kassory Fofana and Damaro Camara has been approved, but the exact destination and details of their treatment remain unclear. President Doumbouya concluded his statement by invoking God's blessings on the Republic of Guinea, reaffirming his commitment to upholding the law and promoting national development.
Key points
- President Mamadi Doumbouya authorized the medical evacuation of former PM Ibrahima Kassory Fofana and ex-Assembly President Amadou Damaro Camara due to their health conditions.
- The medical evacuation does not imply any form of amnesty, pardon, or arrangement regarding their ongoing judicial cases.
- The President emphasized the importance of national reconciliation and unity in the country's future progress.
