News

Budd’s
Conakry office advises that violent demonstrations took place yesterday (20/02/17)
in Guinea.

In Conakry
and Kamsar, roads were blockaded with burning tyres while vandals destroyed
whatever they could find including cars, ambulances and medical centres.

The press
reports that at least five people were killed and a further 30 people were
injured.  12 arrests were made.  The manager of our Conakry office personally witnessed
rioters attacking a journalist.

Although
traffic was severely affected, the ports remained open.

The government’s
decision to close Guinea’s schools following a general strike among teachers is
at the origin of the disturbances.  On
television yesterday evening, several teachers’ unions declared that no further
action would take place before September 2017 but this declaration has engendered
further confusion as it is alleged that the demonstrations were organised by
different unions.

This morning
(21/02/17) there is an uneasy peace on the streets but our local office would
advise crew members to stay on board their vessels as the situation is still
unpredictable.

Information
provided by:

Mr Fode
Mario Camara, Manager Budd Guinea

fode-mario.camara@budd-pni.com
Mobile :  +224 657 25 37 37 or +224 628 25
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