Ambassador’s remarks at the Civic Center
On Friday April 19, Ambassador Laskaris traveled to the town of Kindia to a USAID-supported Civic and Electoral Education Center to deliver remarks and engage civil society leaders in a round table discussion about democracy.
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We call on the Government of Guinea and opposition political parties to continue good faith dialog -- with the facilitation of a UN envoy -- towards the seating of a new legislature through free, fair, and transparent elections.
Amb Laskaris in Farenya
Ambassador Alex Laskaris visited the Rio Pongo Project archeological dig near Farenya to draw public attention to the need to preserve Guinea’s rich historical heritage.
Guinea’s AWEP Chapter Celebrates First Anniversary
On March 28, the U.S. Embassy welcomed more than 100 business women, GOG officials, NGO representatives, graduate students and journalists, to celebrate the first anniversary of the African Women Entrepreneurship Program (AWEP) Guinea.
Conflict Resolution in Guinea
Conflict Resolution specialist Abdoul Sacko (center) presented a seminar March 14 at the U.S. Embassy to help Guineans avoid conflict during and after the electoral process. During discussion, members of the national electoral commission, civil society activists, and students agreed on the need for voter education and responsible behavior in the democratic process.
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Ambassador’s remarks during a meeting at the Center for Civic Education
On Friday April 19, Ambassador Laskaris traveled to the town of Kindia to a USAID-supported Civic and Electoral Education Center to deliver remarks and engage civil society leaders in a round table discussion about democracy. During the discussion, Ambassador Laskaris stressed the need for democratic institutions and a peaceful transition to the legislative elections, “Our USAID-supported Centers for Civic Education are designed to help translate the will of the people into the institutions that govern in their name. Many people believe that our common goal is free and just elections; not true. Our common goal has to be far more ambitious. Our goal is free and just government; elections are the beginning of the process, not the end.”
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Statement by the U.S. Embassy
We call on the Government of Guinea and opposition political parties to continue good faith dialog -- with the facilitation of a UN envoy -- towards the seating of a new legislature through free, fair, and transparent elections. We encourage all those who stage demonstrations and rallies in Guinea to ensure that they remain peaceful and in accordance with the rule of law. We ask security forces to protect all citizens and refrain from excessive use of force. We condemn the violence and the destruction of property of previous demonstrations, for which elements in both the government and opposition share responsibility. We urge all Guineans to refrain from hate-speech or other appeals to ethnic violence.
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Ambassador Calls For End To Violence
Making the point that all Guinean citizens should seek peaceful dialogue, Ambassador Alex Laskaris visited hospitalized gendarmes and civilians, including an embassy employee's 2-year old daughter suffering from a bullet wound, and spoke with the owners of vandalized shops. Conakry has been wracked by waves of politically-related violence since February 27.
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U.S. Government Calls for Nonviolence and Support of Peaceful Democratic Process in Guinea
The United States deplores the violence that disrupted political protests in Conakry, Guinea and we reiterate our call for all political parties, government officials, security forces, and civil society to participate and support the democratic process and commit to nonviolence throughout the electoral cycle.
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D’mba Mask of the Baga
Dr. Fred Lamp, Curator of African Art at Yale University Art Gallery, presented his research on the D’mba Mask of the Baga people of northern Guinea at the home of U.S. Ambassador Alex Laskaris February 21. Dr. Lamp, a former Fulbright Scholar to Guinea, has been studying the Baga people for nearly 25 years and has written the most authoritative book on the subject, "The Art of the Baga." The audience was amazed by the rigor of the scientific work carried out and new information revealed, all of which was unknown to Guineans. The 50 guests included diplomats, ministers, academics, artists, and journalists.
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Guinea’s AWEP Chapter Celebrates First Anniversary
On March 28, the U.S. Embassy welcomed more than 100 business women, GOG officials, NGO representatives, graduate students and journalists, to celebrate the first anniversary of the African Women Entrepreneurship Program (AWEP) Guinea. Speaking on behalf of the embassy, USAID Director Nancy Estes emphasized how important it is for Guinea to have a credible vehicle to promote women entrepreneurs.
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Visit of Singer Sidney Outlaw in Guinea
On January 21-26, 2013, Barytone Sidney Outlaw gave concerts in Conakry, Boké et Dubréka at the invitation of the U.S. Embassy in Conakry. These concerts titled “A Time to Break Silence” presented songs inspired by Dr. King’s words and writings.
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