2009 Guinea protest

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Date	September 28, 2009
Location	Conakry, Guinea
Caused by	Political unrest, demand for democratic elections
Goals	End of military rule, democratic governance
Methods	Protest, demonstration
Resulted in	Violent crackdown, international condemnation
Concessions

The 2009 Guinea Protest refers to a significant political demonstration that took place on September 28, 2009, in Conakry, the capital of Guinea. The protest was organized by opposition groups and civil society organizations to demand an end to military rule and the establishment of democratic governance. The protest was met with a violent crackdown by the Guinean military, resulting in numerous casualties and widespread international condemnation.

Background

In December 2008, following the death of long-time President Lansana Conté, a military junta led by Moussa Dadis Camara seized power in Guinea. The junta promised to hold democratic elections, but as time passed, it became apparent that the military intended to retain control. This led to growing frustration among the Guinean populace and opposition groups, culminating in the September 28 protest.

The Protest

On September 28, 2009, tens of thousands of Guineans gathered at the Stade du 28 Septembre in Conakry to peacefully protest against the military regime and demand democratic elections. The protest was organized by a coalition of opposition parties and civil society organizations.

Violent Crackdown

The protest was met with a brutal response from the Guinean military. Security forces opened fire on the unarmed protesters, resulting in the deaths of at least 157 people and injuring over 1,200. There were also reports of sexual violence and other human rights abuses committed by the military during the crackdown.

International Reaction

The violent suppression of the protest drew widespread international condemnation. Organizations such as the United Nations, African Union, and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) condemned the actions of the Guinean military and called for accountability. The International Criminal Court (ICC) also launched an investigation into the events of September 28.

Aftermath

The events of September 28, 2009, had significant political repercussions in Guinea. The international community increased pressure on the military junta, leading to a transitional government and eventually democratic elections in 2010. Alpha Condé was elected as the first democratically elected president of Guinea in December 2010.

Also see

• Guinea political history
• Moussa Dadis Camara
• Alpha Condé
• Stade du 28 Septembre
• International Criminal Court