The United States condemns the Guinean military’s brazen and inappropriate use of force against civilians on September 28 . . . We demand the immediate release of opposition leaders and a return to civilian rule as soon as possible, a move that the Guinean people themselves continue to demand. The United States also insists that the National Council for Democracy and Development respect the commitments it has made and not field candidates in Guinea’s upcoming elections.  The United States will continue to monitor the extralegal actions of the military and government as well as work with its international partners . . . to support a peaceful transition in Guinea.

 – Ian Kelly, Department Spokesman, U.S. Department of State, 9/29/09

Immediate international response to the attrocities of September 28 in Guinea was strong and clear – and together, this Alliance is working to ensure concrete follow-through. For this quote from the US State Department and others from French, American,  African, and UN leaders, download our new quote compilation. For the French version of this compilation and many other recent briefings and other useful information, please see the Education and Resources page and let us know if there are other resources we should add.