An emotional and large-scale protest erupted outside the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday afternoon as hundreds of members of the Guinean diaspora demonstrated against Guinea’s military ruler, President General Mamady Doumbouya, during the 81st United Nations General Assembly. Mike Leventhal was on site where a high-level diplomatic visit turned volatile. Protesters from the local Guinean diaspora voiced deep anger over political repression and alleged crackdowns back home under the military administration. The demonstration initially aligned with broader rallies near the United Nations, but the presence of General Doumbouya acting as head of state galvanized a massive turnout. Demonstrators accuse his regime of breaking transition promises and stifling dissent following his controversial political moves. Police maintained a heavy presence well into the evening hours to control the crowds and prevent further flare-ups. No major injuries or immediate arrests have been officially detailed by the NYPD yet, but security remains on high alert around the Guinean delegation’s lodging for the remainder of the summit. #nyc #guinea #guineanews #unga #coup #unga #unitednations #africanews #africa #waldorf #military #general