Guinea Begins Border Troop Withdrawal After Regional Talks

Guinea has initiated a gradual withdrawal of troops from its borders with Liberia and Sierra Leone following a diplomatic breakthrough reached at a summit of Mano River Union leaders.

In an official statement, the Guinean armed forces confirmed that the move comes as part of efforts to implement agreements aimed at resolving border disputes through dialogue and enhanced regional cooperation. The decision marks a clear shift away from recent military deployments that had raised concerns over stability in the region.

The army emphasized that the easing of its defensive posture began on March 17, while reaffirming its readiness to protect national sovereignty if necessary.

Authorities also urged citizens to remain vigilant and support peace initiatives, highlighting the importance of unity and dialogue among member states of the Mano River Union, which includes Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Côte d’Ivoire.

The development follows high-level talks in Conakry focused on defusing tensions that had escalated in recent days. Observers view the agreement as a significant step toward de-escalation and a reaffirmation of regional commitment to peaceful conflict resolution.

Source: Newstimehub