Guinea: Nationwide demonstrations July 17, 23, and 26 /update 5

Event

Further protests are expected to take place nationwide on Tuesday, July 17, Monday, July 23, and Thursday, July 26, to denounce the rise in fuel prices, with the largest demonstrations expected in the capital Conakry. On July 17, demonstrators in Conakry are expected to gather at the Bourse du Travail building located in the Kaloum district and march to the National Assembly building. On July 23, a march is expected to run from the Tannerie roundabout to the 28 Septembre stadium. On July 26, a march will start at the 28 Septembre stadium and end at the prime minister’s office. Heightened security measures and associated transportation disruptions are to be anticipated in the vicinity of any gatherings.

Context

Numerous other protests have taken place in Guinea in recent months, mostly over sociopolitical issues. Violent protests have been taking place throughout the country since July 2, after the price of regular gasoline increased from CFA 8000 to 10,000 (USD 0.88 to 1.10) per liter. The most significant events have taken place in the capital Conakry; police have forcibly dispersed protesters who erected highly disruptive roadblocks in various areas of the city.  

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.