26 Sep 2024 | 07:33 PM UTC
Guinea: Gunfire reported near Presidential Palace in Conakry late Sept. 26
FLASH: Gunfire, heightened security presence reported near Presidential Palace in Conakry, Guinea, late Sept. 26; avoid the area.
Gunfire has reportedly occurred near the Presidential Palace in Conakry late Sept. 26. A heightened military presence and road closures have also been reported in the area, with soldiers surveilling local streets and evacuating the area. The circumstances surrounding the incident were not immediately clear.
Transport and business disruptions will likely affect the vicinity of the Presidential Palace over the short term. Authorities could implement additional security measures on short notice.
This is a developing situation; additional information will be issued as warranted.
Avoid the vicinity of the Presidential Palace until the situation stabilizes. Consider taking alternative routes to circumvent the affected area. If violence breaks out in your area, immediately leave the scene and seek shelter in a secure, nongovernmental building. Adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities and your home government.
