Guinée-Bissau

Guinée-Bissau is in the news following the death of Vigário Luís Balanta, president of the Pó di Terra revolutionary movement. Balanta's body was discovered near the capital, Bissau, on March 31st. His death has ignited widespread indignation among civil society organizations, who are calling it an assassination. Balanta, a vocal critic of the military-led transition currently in power, had been protesting against its conduct. Local media reports suggest he was beaten to death. Balanta had previously spoken out against the ruling junta on RFI, a French international radio station, and had reportedly received multiple death threats. His death highlights the ongoing tensions and potential dangers faced by activists and dissenting voices in Guinée-Bissau under the current political climate.