December 3, 2009 Guinean President Moussa Dadis Camara survived an assassination attempt. According to the local authorities, presidential guard opened fire on the African leader, however the president had been slightly wounded and his life is not in danger, Associated Press reports.

On September 28, 2009 the presidential guard opened fire at the peaceful demonstrators who had gathered in the capital's national stadium. According to Governmental data 57 people were killed, however activists reported over 157 victims.