Guinea-Bissau’s civil society organizations have accused French President
Emmanuel Macron of supporting and legitimizing Umaro Sissoco Embaló’s
dictatorial regime. In a letter, they criticized Macron for maintaining close ties
with Embaló, whom they call the “former President”, arguing that his mandate
ended on February 27, 2025 but that he remains in power illegally with military
backing.
The organizations also condemn France’s silence on human rights violations in
Guinea-Bissau, including abductions, attacks on journalists, and repression of
the opposition. They view Macron’s recent Legion of Honor award to Embaló
as an attempt to whitewash his regime.
The letter calls for stronger action from France, ECOWAS, and the United
Nations to uphold democratic principles and restore constitutional order in
Guinea-Bissau.
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