GUINEA UNDER MILITARY RULE
In early 2024, Guinea was governed by a military junta, amid rising living costs and growing public frustration. A repressive political climate and economic hardship created fertile ground for social unrest and mobilisation.
THREE DAYS OF NATIONAL PARALYSIS
In February 2024, thirteen national trade unions coordinated a general strike to demand the release of a jailed union leader: Sékou Jamal Pendessa. The country was largely shut down for three days, ending only after the government yielded to pressure.
THE USE OF A GENERAL STRIKE
A general strike is a coordinated, large-scale halt of work across sectors to disrupt national life and demand change. It builds pressure quickly by affecting the economy and showing the strength of collective action.
Critical assessment
Strengths
- 01 Rapid national impact
- 02 Strong union coordination
- 03 Broad public support
Limits
- 01 Short-lived pressure
- 02 Vulnerability to repression
- 03 Economic hardship for workers
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