The opposition party Union of Democratic Forces of Guinea (UFDG), which was dissolved, announced on September 21, 2026, that the ordinary passport of its president, Cellou Dalein Diallo, had been revoked. This revocation has barred him from traveling to New York to participate in high-level meetings organized on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.
According to the UFDG, Cellou Dalein Diallo was scheduled to attend the meetings, as he has done for several years, and had completed all necessary formalities, including receiving his boarding pass for the Ethiopian Airlines flight. However, at the last minute, the airline informed him that US authorities had been notified that his passport had been revoked by the issuing authorities.
The UFDG stated that the passport in question contained visas for several European and North American countries, including the United States. The party expressed its strong indignation and condemned the violation of its president's basic rights. This decision is part of a series of actions targeting Cellou Dalein Diallo, the party claims, citing instances of alleged spoliation and defamation.
The UFDG also linked the passport revocation to its own situation, recalling the prolonged suspension and eventual dissolution of the party, which it says is part of the same exclusionary dynamic targeting the party and its president. The dissolved party accused President Mamadi Doumbouya of attempting to deprive his political opponents of their rights and freedoms.
The UFDG warned of potential future measures against Cellou Dalein Diallo, suggesting that he might be stripped of his Guinean nationality or face an international arrest warrant. The party's situation and the circumstances surrounding the revocation of Cellou Dalein Diallo's passport have sparked concerns about the treatment of opposition leaders in Guinea.
As of now, there has been no reaction from Guinean or American authorities regarding these accusations or the circumstances of Cellou Dalein Diallo's denied boarding. The incident has raised questions about the respect for human rights and the rule of law in Guinea, particularly in the context of the country's political landscape.
The UFDG's allegations against the Guinean government and the incident involving Cellou Dalein Diallo's passport have significant implications for the country's democratic processes and its relations with international partners. The international community is closely watching developments in Guinea, where the political situation remains tense.
Key points
- The UFDG party claims Cellou Dalein Diallo's passport was revoked without justification.
- The incident prevents Cellou Dalein Diallo from attending UN General Assembly meetings.
- The UFDG accuses President Mamadi Doumbouya of targeting opposition leaders.
