10 Jul 2018 | 08:54 AM UTC
Guinea: Demonstration over rising fuel prices in Conakry July 10 /update 2
Demonstration expected to take place in Conakry July 10 to denounce rise in fuel price; avoid all protests
Event
Protests are expected to take place in Conakry on Tuesday, July 10, to denounce the rise in fuel prices that took place in the capital on July 2. The price of regular gasoline had increased from CFA 8000 to 10,000 (USD 0.88 to 1.10) per liter. Anticipate heightened security measures and associated transportation disruptions in the vicinity of any gatherings.
Context
Violent protests took place in the capital Conakry on July 2, notably in the Petit Simbaya, Cosa, Wanindara, Cite-Enco-5, and Sonfonia areas of the Ratoma neighborhood. Police forcibly dispersed protesters who erected highly disruptive roadblocks in various areas, including on the Le Prince Highway.
Numerous protests have taken place in Guinea in recent months, mostly over sociopolitical issues.
Advice
All those present in Guinea, particularly in Conakry, are advised to closely monitor developments to the situation and avoid all public gatherings due to the risk of violence, which can flare up with little warning.
