The dynamics of civil society groups in Guinea had called for a peaceful march in Conakry this Tuesday, July 30, 2024 to express their tiredness of the arbitrary arrest of comrades Foniké Menguè and Billo Hadjass, the closure of the media and the cost of living . .
In a press release, Dynamics of Civil Society Organizations welcomes the success of the first day of a long series of planned events in Conakry.
« During this first day, despite the heavy rain that fell on the capital, freedom-loving citizens came out in large numbers to protest the arbitrary arrest of Foniké’s comrades. Menguè and Billo Hadjass, closing the media and the stage. cost of living Social requests only against the press release from the office of the general prosecutor and the governor of the city of Conakry. », referring to the press release
However, the Dynamique insults the death of a young man at the Cimenterie with a live shot.
« Summary of the first day: Case of death by live bullet reported at the cement factory; The arrest of 4 young leaders who are members of the Dynamics of Civil Society Groups and several other young people in the neighborhoods; Repression broke out yesterday in several neighborhoods in Conakry, causing the death of a young woman and several injuries; deployment of security devices throughout the capital and surrounding towns; Heavy rain fell on Conakry preventing several demonstrators from entering the fields; Several markets, boutiques and stores in the capital remained closed; Less traffic in greater Conakry; economic activities paralyzed; Use of unconventional weapons by law enforcement elements against demonstrators », deploring the Dynamics of Civil Society Organizations
The groups declare that there is no question of giving up in their fight: ” We are committed to going all the way as long as the transitional authorities do not pay attention to our social and legitimate demands. We invite the brave people of Guinea to continue the series of shows for tomorrow July 31 and the day after tomorrow August 1. With this unprecedented violence and bloody repression, the people of Guinea are not moving away. We will not give in to any pressure or threats. », he invited the Dynamics of Civil Society Organizations
Finally, they recall: “ The determination of the demonstrators to protect their basic rights remains intact. The new arrest of our partners only encourages our desire to fight for justice and democracy. You can jail or arrest a rebel but the rebellion continues. »
Adam Bah
