In a major development shaking Guinea’s sociopolitical landscape, Abdoul Sacko, coordinator of the Forum of Social Forces of Guinea (FFSG), has finally been evacuated abroad after enduring seven weeks of physical pain and medical treatment in the country. Following what the FFSG describes as a forced abduction and severe torture, Sacko was transferred overseas for specialized care to treat persistent muscular and joint pain.
In an official statement released on Friday, April 11, 2025, the FFSG expressed both its deep gratitude to all those who supported Sacko — doctors, lawyers, human rights organizations, media, and citizens — and its strong indignation over the continued silence of the Guinean state.
“The only fault of Mr. Sacko was defending democratic governance and human rights,” declared the FFSG, denouncing the lack of any official communication or public investigation into this “tragic” incident. The organization sees this silence as a “serious failure” by the authorities.
But the FFSG does not intend to stop there. In response to the government’s inaction, the civic platform has announced plans to take the matter before international courts. According to its leaders, the Guinean state has failed in its duty to protect its citizens and must now be held accountable before international justice.
This dramatic turn of events reignites public concern over insecurity and human rights violations in Guinea. The FFSG is calling for a collective national awakening in the face of what it describes as “recurring practices of forced abductions and arbitrary imprisonment.” The group urges all Guineans to show patriotic commitment and push back against these alarming trends.
Abdoul Sacko, a prominent voice in Guinea’s civil society, is widely seen as a symbol of civic resistance against oppression. Now that his case is gaining international attention, it may well mark a turning point in the country’s struggle for justice and democratic accountability.
