February 26 - An open-ended general strike is declared by the main trade union confederation demanding the release of Union of Press Professionals of Guinea (SPPG) secretary general Sékou Jamal Pendessa, the lowering of food prices and an end to censorship, leading to a shutdown in Conakry.[3] Two people are killed during clashes with security forces.[4]
July 31 - A court in Conakry convicts former military leader Moussa Dadis Camara of crimes against humanity over the killings of 157 people in the 2009 Guinean protests and sentences him to 20 years' imprisonment.[6]
September 26 - The centre of Conakry is locked down following reports of a shooting near the Presidential Palace by dissident soldiers. However, the CNRD denies that any firing took place.[8]
December 3 - Investigative journalist Habib Marouane Kamara is abducted by suspected members of the security forces in Conakry.[12]
December 19 - Former defence minister Mohamed Diané is sentenced to five years' imprisonment for corruption, illicit enrichment, embezzlement, and money laundering.[13]
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