As a coalition that believes in the internet as an enabler of all other human rights, we call on you to undertake the necessary measures to ensure that the internet service providers and relevant actors maintain an open, accessible, and secure internet across Guinea throughout the elections and beyond. We respectfully request that you use the important position of your office to:

● Ensure that the internet, including social media and other digital communication platforms, remains open, accessible, and secure across the Republic of Guinea throughout the elections;

● Publicly assure the people of the Republic of Guinea that the internet and all social media platforms will remain available, and to notify the public of any disruptions;

● Order the various ISPs operating in the country to provide quality, secure, and freely open internet throughout the elections, to inform internet users of any disruptions, and to work around the clock to fix any identified disruptions likely to impact the quality of service they receive.

This public call to stay connected comes in the wake of recorded incidents of network disruptions on March 21 and 22, 2020, during the country’s referendum on constitutional reforms.