Issue and Opponent: Captain Moussa Dadis Camara took power in a coup in December 2009, following the death of Guinea’s longtime President Lansana Conte. When he took power, Captain Camara said no one in his ruling council would run for public office. However, the council said its members are eligible to be candidates. And Captain Camara suggested that he may run for president in elections scheduled for 2010. Thousands gathered in a large stadium to protest against the possible presidential candidacy of the country’s military leader. Dilemma Action: Defying a government ban on any form of protest (in place until the independence festivities on October 2, 2009), an opposition rally with about 50,000 participants was organized in a large stadium on September 28 carrying signs that read “down with the army in power” and called for an end of the “Dadis show”. Participants also sang patriotic songs. The government reacted violently, sparking widespread international outrage, and people were tear-gassed, assaulted, and shot at. Witnesses say Guinea’s security forces opened fire on the demonstrators and they also charged protesters with batons and detained several opposition leaders. Outcome: At least 100 were killed and hundreds were injured. Opponents also accused Mr. Camara and his ruling council of human rights abuses and limiting freedom of speech. Many African governments were against Camara’s candidacy and issued statements outlining their position.