The Union of Republican Forces (French: Union des Forces Républicaines, UFR) is a liberal political party in Guinea.
Union of Republican Forces Union des Forces Républicaines | |
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| Abbreviation | UFR |
| Leader | Sidya Touré |
| Founded | 1992 |
| Ideology | Liberalism |
| Political position | Centre |
| Regional affiliation | Africa Liberal Network |
| International affiliation | Liberal International |
| Colors | Blue |
| Slogan | Union, Development, Peace |
| National Assembly | 10 / 114 |
| Website | |
| http://www.ufrguinee.com/ | |
Founded in 1992, the party has been led since 1999 by the former Prime Minister of Guinea Sidya Touré.[1] The party supported the 2007 general strike.[2]
Touré finished in third place in both the 2010 and 2015 presidential elections, with vote shares of 15.6%[3] and 6.0%,[4] respectively.
References edit
- ^ Union des forces republicaines (in French)
- ^ "GUINEA: Civil society crystallising around unions", IRIN Africa, 11 January 2007.
- ^ Résultats provisoires du premier tour de l’élection présidentielle du 27 juin 2010, CENI (in French)
- ^ SYNTHESE DES RESULTATS PROVISOIRES: Election Présidentielle du 11 Octobre 2015, CENI (in French)
External links edit
- Official website (in French)
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