New group mobilizing in France: Operation SOS Guinée

FRANCE – Yesterday, the humanitarian organization SOS GUINEE made its public debut at the radio headquarters of Beur FM. This organization aims to promote solidarity, to raise and collect donations as well as vital medical supplies, and the coordination of these efforts will be directed in France by L’AMOMF (L’Amicale des Medecins d’Origine Maghrebine), an organization with extensive experience in fund-raising and relief efforts. This new organization will provide aid to the injured, the victims of the tragic September 28^th killings in Guinea. A spokesperson for the new organization declared  “Our operation doesn’t aim to take a political stance regarding the recent events in Guinea, but rather to highlight humanitarianism and the spirit of generosity”. The organization calls on all Guinean citizens, Africans and Europeans to participate in this urgent matter.

In attendance were:

- Fodé SYLLA former European deputy and member of the Economic and social Council

-  Nacer KETTANE, President of BEUR FM and BEUR TV, the Mediterranean Channel

- Fodé BARO, Guinean singer/songwriter

- James SOUMAH, president of the Guinean League for human rights – French federation

-  Christine BEYNIS from the group of Women for the Abolition of Genital Mutilation

- Farid SEYDANI from the international association of binationals

- Ibrahim DOUMBOUYA from Club NimbaCap21, a group that reflects on Guinea and Africa

- Aïssatou TOURE from the Association of Young Guineans in France (l’Association des Jeunes Guinéens de France)

The Alliance Guinea network lends its support.

For contact and information : +33 (0) 634 08 52 64 –www.sosguinee.nimbacap21.org

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