Jean-Marie Dore
Guinea- Early Life and Education
- International Career
- Political Activism and Opposition Leader
- Parliamentary Representation
- 2009 Conakry Massacre
- Role in Transitional Government
- Prime Ministership
Early Life and Education
Jean-Marie Doré was a Guinean statesman who served briefly as Prime Minister from January to December 2010. He was born in Guinea and studied law in Lyon, France.
International Career
In 1970, Doré began working for the International Labour Organization in Geneva, Switzerland. He remained there until 1988, when he returned to Guinea.
Political Activism and Opposition Leader
In the early 1990s, Doré established the opposition party Union for Progress of Guinea (UPG). He represented the party in the presidential elections of 1993 and 1998, receiving only 1.7% of the vote in the latter.
Parliamentary Representation
In 2002 parliamentary elections, the UPG became the only opposition party to participate. However, they later declined to take the three seats they were awarded.
2009 Conakry Massacre
On September 28, 2009, a demonstration by the opposition in Conakry turned violent when it was suppressed by military forces. Over 150 people were killed, including Doré who was injured.
Role in Transitional Government
Following an assassination attempt on incumbent President Lansana Conté in December 2009, his deputy Sekouba Konaté became interim president. Konaté immediately initiated talks with the opposition to form a transitional government.
Prime Ministership
On January 19, 2010, Konaté appointed Doré to head the transitional government and prepare the country for democratic elections within six months. Doré officially took office on January 26.
