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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
  • 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/
Location
  • Bissau, Guinea-Bissau

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Region
  • Guinea-Bissau
Rights & Freedom Violated
  • Freedom of Association & Assembly
Mode of Attacks
  • Disruption and Criminalization of Protests
  • Unlawful Killings, Physical Attacks, Torture, Degrading Treatment

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