Guinea: Further student protests likely in Conakry following demonstrations at universities Jan. 20

Event

Further student demonstrations are likely in Conakry in the coming days after protests took place at Gamal Abdel Nasser University and General Lansana Conte University Jan. 20. The purpose of the demonstrations was to demand better equipment and transport services. Security forces used tear gas to disperse crowds and arrested several students. Localized transport disruptions were reported in the vicinity of both universities.

Security forces will almost certainly deploy to monitor potential gatherings that materialize; violence cannot be ruled out if police forcibly disperse crowds. Traffic and business disruptions are likely near all protest sites.

Advice

Avoid all demonstrations as a routine security precaution and leave the area at the first sign of a confrontation. Monitor local media for further updates regarding gathering times and locations of additional gatherings.