Guinea Bissau Military Cracks Down on Protesters

Date of Occurrence

May 26, 2016
State/Country

Bissau, Guinea-Bissau

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Description

A group of people invaded the Presidential Palace forecourt to protest against the President’s nomination of a new Prime Minister.

In response, military personnel attacked the protesters, leading to a stampede. Six people were injured, “including two members of parliament and a police officer”.

Actions Taken

Six people were injured with three in critical condition.

Details

Date of Occurrence

2016-05-26
State/Country

Bissau
Perpetrator

The Military
Legal Foundation

Article 32, section 2; article 43, section 1; and article 44 of the constitution
Source

http://www.mfwa.org/guinea-bissau-military-crackdown-on-demonstrators-leaves-three-in-critical-condition/