That's according to a statement on Wednesday (February 28) from the Guinean Trade Union Movement, an umbrella group for multiple workers' unions.
Releasing Sekou Jamal Pendessa, Secretary General of the Union of Press Professionals of Guinea, had been one of the key demands of the strike which began on Monday (February 26).
His lawyer, Salifou Beavogui, said Pendessa had been given a suspended sentence but that they would be appealing to prevent his criminal record from being affected.
"This decision is a way to somewhat mend the image of justice. That is to say, letting him go is lowering their guard, bowing their heads. Because in reality, there is no offense."
The strike had disrupted operations at several mines in the world's second largest producer of bauxite.
Abdoulaye Sow is the Guinean Trade Union Movement's secretary general.
"One is shocked and very frustrated when your counterpart does not want to listen to you, does not want to discuss with you so that solutions can be found. Naturally, you are frustrated, especially when a trade unionist is put in prison. The place for a trade unionist is not in prison. So, we are not listened to because we want dialogue."
He said the organization was open to resuming negotiations with the military junta that seized power in a 2021 coup.
Trade union demands include lowering food prices, lifting internet restrictions and the application of a wage deal reached with the government in November.
