Guinea-Bissau: Civil servant protest July 11; further likely /update 1

Event

Hundreds of civil servants, members of the National Union of Workers of Guinea-Bissau (UNTG), protested in the capital Bissau on Wednesday, July 11, to demand a new salary scale be implemented, as well as better working conditions. Protesters warned that further protests will take place until their demands are met.

Context

The UNTG held several strikes in June to demand increased salaries.

Advice

Individuals in Guinea-Bissau, particularly in Bissau, are advised to keep abreast of the situation, avoid all demonstrations and protests due to the risk of violence, and adhere to any instructions issued by the local authorities.