Guinea General Strike, Jan 10, 2007
Here is the latest from the Peace Corps, PC Trainees now have an expected arrival in Guinea of Feb 6., with staging in Philadelphia on February 3, 2007. Links to today’s news are below.
This is a general update on the situation in Guinea:
The strikes started today, but as of 5:30pm, Jan. 10, 2007 in Guinea, the Peace Corps Country Director reported that all was calm throughout the country. Many people stayed home today and there was little circulation. There was some activity in the markets in most towns around the country, but most businesses remained closed all day. We anticipate more of the same tomorrow. I will keep you updated of any significant changes, but will not be able to send you daily updates. Please be assured that we are in close contact with the Country Director in Guinea and things are quite calm there currently.
Sunday Times (Zambia)
BBC Africa-Guinea Strike over sick president
Guinea Seizes assets of business tycoon
In French, fullest coverage- Guineenews
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