Guinea Foul: Challenging Camara's Coup
Harvard International Review › Vol. 31 Nbr. 3, October 2009
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On Sep 26, 2009 over 20,000 people crowded the streets in Labe, Guinea to protest the visit of Moussa dadis Camara, screaming "no to Khaki Power!". For Camara, who currently heads the West African nation's junta government, it was the first trip outside the capital of Conakry since he gained power. Many speculated that this venture was a ploy for him to consolidate his authority in preparation for the January 2010 presidential elections. As conditions in Guinea continue to deteriorate, the elections look to be a pivotal moment in the nation's history. If Camara runs for president, he will likely further divide an already polarized country. In order to salvage the nation from the residue of decades of dictatorship, Guinea must hold free and fair democratic elections soon.
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Guinea Foul: Challenging Camara's Coup
on September 26, 2009 over 20,000 people crowded the streets in labe, Guinea to protest the visit of Moussa dadis Camara, screaming "no to Khaki Power!" For Camara, who currently heads the west african nation's junta government, it was the first trip outside the capital of Co...
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