Timeline of BEFORE’s Response in Guinea
When the West African nation of Guinea gained its independence in 1958, hopes for a free and prosperous future were high. However, during the next fifty years troubled leaders would turn this resource-rich country into one of the poorest countries in the world. Gross economic inequality and civil-military political strife caused experts to wonder if Guinea would be the site of the next civil war. BEFORE launched its preventive engagement as a response to these warning signs of wide-spread violence. While the recent year in Guinea has not been easy, progress is being made. Here are the details BEFORE’s prevention and response efforts to-date:
