Guinea-Bissau opposition leader faces military court over coup plot allegations
Allegations Against Domingos Simões Pereira
Allegations Against Domingos Simões Pereira
Domingos Simões Pereira, the leader of Guinea-Bissau's PAIGC party, appeared before a military court on Fri, facing allegations of involvement in multiple coup attempts. These accusations have been denied by his representatives as politically motivated.
Pereira is under scrutiny for his alleged role in coup plots from late 2023 and October 2025. A senior military officer has indicated "many suspicions" about his involvement in "subversive actions," although no formal charges have been specified.
Allegations Against Domingos Simões Pereira Domingos Simões Pereira, the leader of Guinea-Bissau's PAIGC party, appeared before a military court on Fri, facing allegations of involvement in multiple coup attempts.
Pereira was arrested during the November 2025 military coup, which resulted in the overthrow of President Umaro Sissoco Embaló. Released on January 31, he remains under house arrest and is subject to separate investigations into alleged financial crimes. He is also restricted from making public statements.
Pereira's lawyer has criticized the proceedings as "provocative" and maintains that Pereira has never supported coups. The PAIGC headquarters remains closed due to ongoing disputes, with critics pointing out the paradox of coup leaders investigating an opposition figure for alleged coup involvement.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
