# Prisoner transfers in Guinea > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/prisoner-transfers-in-guinea > Updated: 2026-08-19T18:18:17.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Guinean authorities have initiated the transfer of inmates from the Conakry Central Prison to facilities in Coyah and Forécariah. Initially, high-profile detainees were moved to Coyah prison, including Aladji Cellou Camara, a former official facing corruption and embezzlement allegations, and Aliou Bah, president of the Mouvement démocratique libéral (MoDeL). Bah, who is serving a sentence for defamation against President Mamadi Doumbouya, was transferred following concerns regarding his rights and a ruling by the ECOWAS Court of Justice. More broadly, the government stated these transfers are intended to address severe overcrowding at the Conakry Central Prison. Justice Minister Ibrahima Sory II Tounkara inspected the Coyah and Forécariah facilities to assess the impact of the inmate influx on infrastructure and welfare, particularly for incarcerated women. While the sudden arrival of inmates has strained local capacity, the Ministry of Justice has reportedly reinforced medical supplies to manage the situation. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-19: Guinean authorities transfer inmates to Coyah and Forécariah prisons Guinean officials are transferring inmates from Conakry's central prison to Coyah and Forécariah to combat overcrowding and improve detention conditions. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guinean-authorities-transfer-inmates-to-coyah-and-forcariah-prisons ### 2026-08-16: Guinea: Detainees Aladji Cellou Camara and Aliou Bah transferred to Coyah prison Two prominent figures in Guinea, former OGP director Aladji Cellou Camara and opposition leader Aliou Bah, have been transferred to the Coyah prison. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guinea-detainees-aladji-cellou-camara-and-aliou-bah-transferred-to-coyah-prison --- Cite as: Prisoner transfers in Guinea. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/prisoner-transfers-in-guinea