Outbreak of the Guinean Coup

Date: December 23, 2008 • Location: Rome, Italy

This milestone marked the outbreak and beginning of this historic period, which spanned 2008–2010.

The Guinean military engineered a coup d'état, announcing that it planned to rule the country for two years prior to a new presidential election.

The Guinean Armed Forces are the armed forces of Guinea. They are responsible for the territorial security of Guinea's border and the defence of the country against external attack and aggression.