guinea: Political gains and refugee welfare depend on stability

A recent Refugees International assessment mission to three refugee camps situated in the vicinity of Nzerekore, in Guinea's Forest Region, revealed that significant improvements have taken place in the quality of refugees' lives over recent years. This is partially the result of a drastic reduction in refugee numbers. Guinea's political stability, however, is far from assured, and potential internal conflicts would jeopardize the safety and welfare of refugees, as well as recent political gains in neighbouring countries.