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All You Need To Know About Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, The Instigator Of 2021 Guinean Coup

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Mamady Doumbouya, born 4th March 1980 is a Guinean military ruler and a politician who assumed office on 5th September, 2021 through a successful coup d’état

Mamady Doumbouya

Doumbouya was born in the Kankan Region of Guinea and from the Mandinka ethnic group, married and has three children.

He is a colonel who was the instigator of the ongoing 2021 Guinean coup d’état attempt. He is member of the Special Forces Group and a former French legionnaire.

On the day of the coup attempt, Doumbouya issued a broadcast on state television declaring that his faction had dissolved the government and constitution

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Doumbouya was a French legionnaire holding the rank of corporal before he returned to Guinea to lead the Special Forces Group, an elite military unit created by Alpha Condé.

When he took office, receiving promotion to the rank of batallion commander, his international experience was cited, including training he had completed in a number of different countries.

He was further promoted to lieutenant colonel in 2019 and to colonel in 2020. In 2021, he was said to have been seeking more authority for the Special Forces Group.

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Doumbouya was the instigator of the 5 September 2021 Guinean coup d’état attempt in which the president of Guinea, Alpha Condé was detained.

Doumbouya issued a broadcast on state television declaring that his faction had dissolved the government and constitution.

He also said that the “National Committee of Reconciliation and Development (CNRD), [was forced] to take its responsibility” after “dire political-situation of our country, the instrumentalization of the judiciary, the non-respect of democratic principles, the extreme politicization of public administration, as well as poverty and corruption.”

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In justifying the military’s actions, Doumbaya quoted the former Ghanaian president, Jerry Rawlings who said “if the people are crushed by their elites, it is up to the army to give the people their freedom”.

 

Source: Sintim Media

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Precious’s Deep Oil Burns Surgeries Fund Raiser

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This 1year 3 Months old girl suffered severe deep oil burns 3 months ago when she was un attended to in the kitchen and came in contact with hot oil. Despite their best efforts- her family cannot afford the skin graft surgeries needed to ensure her heal Without which, Precious will lose her life to infections.

She had been hospitalised for 3 months recieiving only basic care when her plight was made known to the public by Mr Felix Dongbetigr known as Ferty Felix, a blogger and a teacher who works tirelessly to support his community.

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Mr Felix have paid for the first surgery, and it is estimated a further $5000 USD will be needed for ongoing procedures and therapy. In Ghana, there not more than 2 burns unit- and it is cross-country. A surgeon was brought down to perform the surgery- 8 hours- and will return to continue providing treatment.

The great news is that Precious is adapting well and handled the surgery! The road ahead is long though, and any funds to go towards her care will be paid via Mr Felix to the to the hospital – who visits her and brings us frequent updates on her progress.

A little goes a long way! Help us keep little Precious in bright spirits!

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For more information contact fertyfelix@gmail.com

http://Ferty Felix 054 451 9141

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