Reason for a Change-Mitch’s Blog

There have been a few clashes with police in the streets, and heckling of strike breakers in Conkary, but overall the strike in Guienea was peaceful and successful on January 15, 2007. This was to be a day of prayer, with a peaceful rally in Conkary, but this was banned by the government. The unions with the people have been able to keep the strike on track (the powerworkers union is always mentioned, but the poplulation seems to support the strike). They have pledged to keep on striking until an interim government is in named, leading to free elections in 18 months. They have called on the army and police to support their effort, while making clear their non-violent committment.

Here is the best link for the latest info, it is in French, but you can use Babel Fish and a dictionary (optional) to read it:

Guineews.com

Here is timeline of recent Guinean politics 1958-2000.

Will this become a bloodless revolution, a coup, or a dictator shuffle, I just don’t know, do you?