The search for the latest fugitive following an attempted escape from Conakry’s central prison remains ongoing.

Certain districts of the capital are currently under siege, leading residents to take refuge indoors.

Civil society and human rights organizations have expressed apprehension regarding the conduct of these operations, urging the defense and security forces to prioritize professionalism to prevent any unintended civilian casualties.

Sankulleh Janko provides further details in this report by our Conakry correspondent, Thierno Alpha Ibrahima Balde.