Guinea junta temporarily dissolves government, presidency says
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00:00 The news has taken many Guineans by surprise.
00:03 On Monday night, the military regime announced the dissolution of the government.
00:09 At this cafe in the capital, Mohamed, a civil servant, says he is happy with the decision.
00:15 "Many of the ministers didn't do what the Guinean population wanted.
00:19 Every time, they made false promises.
00:21 It wasn't the fault of President Mbouya, but of the ministers.
00:25 That is why we are happy with the decision."
00:28 The mood is tense in Guinea.
00:30 The junta has restricted internet access for the past three months, the media has been
00:35 censored and inflation is rampant.
00:39 Unions are threatening to launch a general strike.
00:42 Some politicians believe the dissolution of government could go some way to calming the
00:47 situation.
00:48 "Not only does this decision bring relief to the people, but I think it will also bring
00:54 hope.
00:56 We need this for the government to rethink and form a new government for the people of
01:00 Guinea."
01:01 Civil society activists continue to call for a return to civilian rule.
01:06 "As far as the failures of the last two years and the alarming situation, Guineans find
01:12 themselves in.
01:13 What should be done?
01:14 How can we ensure a speedy transition back to constitutional order?
01:19 Who is responsible for helping us get away from this abnormal situation?"
01:25 The junta in Conakry has yet to fix a date for appointing the new government.
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