Guinea: Nationwide curfew in effect in Guinea as of early Sept. 6

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  • Luanda     Monday, 06 September De 2021    07h19  
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Reports indicate that an indefinite nationwide curfew is in effect in Guinea as of early Sept. 6, following an apparent military coup in Conakry.

An element of the military, the Special Forces Group (Groupement des forces Speciales), led by Lieutenant Colonel Doumbouya, reportedly arrested President Alpha Conde Sept. 5.

Doumbouya has announced the suspension of the constitution, the dissolution of the government, the closure of borders, and that the National Committee of Rally and Development (Comite National du Rassemblement et du Developpement, CNRD) has assumed power.

Doumbouya has also convened a meeting with outgoing ministers and heads of institutions at 11:00 Sept. 6.

Unconfirmed reports suggest that Kaloum area has been cordoned off. Sporadic gunfire was reported in Conakry Sept. 5 while military personnel remain widely deployed, including at the strategic 8 November Bridge and Presidential Palace.

Clashes between rival factions of the army have occurred, resulting in an unspecified number of casualties. Unconfirmed reports suggest that public gatherings took place in parts of Conakry in response to developments. The status of Conakry International Airport (CKY) is unclear.

Security forces will almost certainly remain deployed in the coming days. Movement restrictive measures, telecommunication disruptions, and disruptions to state and business operations are likely.

 

Clashes between rival security force factions are likely to continue. These could occur in Conakry or elsewhere in the country. Public gatherings in response to developments are likely nationwide.

 

These could be in favor of the apparent coup or in support of the Conde government. Any gathering is likely to be met by a security force deployment. Clashes are likely at all protest locations.





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