**Headline: UFDG Raises Concerns Over Security of Communication Coordinator**
**Background**
The Union of Democratic Forces of Guinea (UFDG) has issued a statement expressing concerns about the safety of Souleymane Souza Konaté. Konaté serves as the coordinator of UFDG’s communication cell and is the president of the communication commission for the National Alliance for Democratic Change (ANAD).
**What Happened**
The UFDG, in a communiqué released on Friday, highlighted what it described as a “sinister plan” targeting the freedom, fundamental rights, and physical integrity of Konaté. The opposition party claims that Konaté has been under close police surveillance during his movements in recent days. Additionally, the party alleges that Konaté’s neighbors have been questioned regarding his daily activities.
**Implications**
The UFDG suggests that such surveillance tactics are commonly observed before incidents like kidnappings, enforced disappearances, or arbitrary arrests of opposition figures or critics of the current regime. The party has called on both national and international communities to remain attentive to what it perceives as an imminent threat. The UFDG has warned that it will hold the transitional authorities, specifically the National Committee for Rally and Development (CNRD) and its government, accountable for any harm that may befall Konaté.
**Official Reactions**
The UFDG has urged its supporters and citizens who are “passionate about justice and freedom” to stay vigilant and mobilized against what it describes as authoritarian tendencies. The party’s statement underscores its commitment to safeguarding democratic principles and human rights in Guinea.
This report was originally published on guineenews.org.
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