Guinea-Bissau Activists Call for Dialogue Post-Coup

On May 25, 2026, six months after the military coup in Guinea-Bissau, human rights activists emphasized the need for dialogue with the ruling military authorities. Bubacar Turé, president of the Guinean League for Human Rights, noted a period of calm following initial tensions and repressive acts post-coup. He highlighted the importance of open communication between civil society and the military government to ensure the protection of human rights and the restoration of democratic processes. Turéalso acknowledged some openness from certain sectors of power, including Prime Minister Ilídio Vieira Téand the Ministry of the Interior, with whom he has held talks.