31 Aug 2021 | 05:19 PM UTC
Guinea: Additional violence possible after clashes in Mandiana, Kankan Region, Aug. 31
Further violence possible following clashes between miners in Mandiana, Kankan Region, Guinea, Aug. 31. Heightened security likely.
Event
Further violence is possible in Mandiana, Kankan Region, in the coming days following clashes that broke out between subsistence miners Aug. 31. The recent discovery of gold deposits in the area helped trigger the violence. The fighting left at least four people injured and resulted in localized transport disruptions as well as damage to local infrastructure.
Officials will likely maintain a heightened security presence in the region in the coming days. Security personnel will almost certainly deploy to the site of any further confrontations. Should further violence occur, localized transport and business disruptions are also possible.
Context
Land disputes related to gold mining occur frequently in Kankan Region. Authorities struggle to enforce security in the area due to the economic incentives which encourage different mining groups to dispute control over various locations.
Advice
Exercise increased caution if traveling in Mandiana. 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.
