Alpha Oumar Telli Diallo is the son of Boubacar Telli Diallo, the first Secretary-General of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), whose father was a victim of Ahmed Sékou Touré's repressive regime. While studying medicine at the Polytechnic Institute of Conakry when his father was arrested in 1976, he has since become a passionate advocate for the victims of Boiro Camp and serves as the president of the Association of Boiro Camp Victims (AVCB).
His mission is multifaceted and deeply rooted in historical justice: to secure recognition of the state crimes committed during Sékou Touré's regime, achieve transitional justice, legally rehabilitate the victims, and transform the Boiro Camp into a national monument. Through his work, he continues an intergenerational struggle to uncover the truth and preserve the historical memory of Guinea.
Introduction
Alpha Oumar Telli Diallo is the son of Boubacar Telli Diallo, the first Secretary-General of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), now known as the African Union (AU). His life is profoundly marked by the tragic history of Guinea under Ahmed Sékou Touré's regime, a dark period that dramatically altered his family's destiny.
Witness and Guardian of a Painful Memory
Born in a complex political context, Alpha Oumar Telli Diallo closely experienced the horrors of political repression. His father, Diallo Telli, was arrested in 1976 when Alpha was just 21 years old and studying medicine at the Polytechnic Institute of Conakry. On that day, his family was plunged into despair, anticipating the worst.
A Battle for Truth and Justice
Today, Alpha Oumar Telli Diallo has become a passionate defender of the victims of the Sékou Touré regime. Through the Association of Victims of Boiro Camps (AVCB), he relentlessly pursues a fight for:
- The acknowledgment of state crimes
- The legal rehabilitation of victims
- The transformation of Boiro Camp into a national monument
- The achievement of transitional justice
An Uncompromising Denunciation
His rhetoric is unequivocal: "This is the evil of the State. The State did this." He does not hesitate to point out the responsibility of all successive leaders, from Sékou Touré to the current president, for these historical crimes.
An Intergenerational Commitment
Alpha Oumar Telli Diallo is clear: his struggle will not end with his generation. "Even after us, our children will continue," he affirms, ensuring that the memory of the victims will never be forgotten.
A Critical View of the Present
His critique extends beyond the past. He forcefully denounces current political practices, particularly the glorification of the Sékou Touré regime, as evidenced by his opposition to naming Conakry's airport after this dictator.
Conclusion
Alpha Oumar Telli Diallo embodies the resilience of a generation that refuses to forget. Bridging family memory and civic engagement, he tirelessly pursues his quest for truth and justice for the victims of the Sékou Touré regime.
