17 Nov 2021 | 06:55 PM UTC
Guinea: Further protests likely in Kamsar, Boke Region, following demonstrations Nov. 17
Additional protests likely in Kamsar, Boke Region of Guinea, following demonstrations over electricity Nov. 17. Heightened security likely.
Event
Further protests are likely over the coming days in Kamsar, Boke Region, after demonstrations against electricity shortages in the city Nov. 17. Activists have reportedly set up barricades and blocked routes amid continued tensions over access to electricity.
An increased security presence is likely in Kamsar over the coming days and further demonstrations are probable. Transport disruptions are likely in the vicinity of all gatherings.
Context
Protests over a lack of electricity in Kamsar reportedly began Nov. 13 and have since continued. Such protests are a frequent occurrence in Guinea. Protests over inadequate public services sometimes turn violent and may block key roads, impacting mining operations and transport flows.
Advice
Monitor for updates. Avoid demonstrations and large concentrations of police if traveling in Kamsar. Seek updated information on route and destination security and road conditions before conducting ground movements. Leave the area immediately if crowds form or violence occurs.
