Guinea Labor Unions Strike Over Internet and Radio Restrictions
- Junta government using media prohibitions to limit criticism
- Labor also seeks release of a press union leader from jail
Guinea labor unions started an indefinite strike Monday to demand an end to internet and radio restrictions.
Internet access to social media platforms in the West African nation has been hindered intermittently in the past nine months. Transmission by three radio stations was also blocked by the authorities in the last three months.