September 29, 2009
Alliance staff members reported that demonstrations related to the upcoming elections took place in Guinea’s capital city, Conakry, September 28.
“The United Nations Security Council has condemned political violence in Guinea that reportedly killed nearly 160 people,” CNN later reported.
Alliance Workers Safe
In spite of Monday’s unrest, “our workers stayed close to home throughout the day and felt safe,” said an Alliance staff member on the ground. He requested prayer for peace and protection for Guineans as well as for our workers, indicating they have good contacts keeping them informed of unfolding events.
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Read about how God is as work in Guinea despite the challenges in this West African nation, one of the poorest in the world.