Guinea declares state of emergency after poll clashes

struggle4progress

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Wed Nov-17-10 03:14 PM
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Guinea declares state of emergency after poll clashes

Source: BBC

The Guinean authorities have declared a state of emergency as violence continues in the aftermath of a disputed presidential election.

Reports say three people were found dead in the capital Conakry after the latest clashes between the security forces and opposition supporters.

The winning candidate, Alpha Conde, says he wants to lead a process of national reconciliation.

His rival, Cellou Dalein Diallo, has alleged electoral fraud ...

Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-11778523

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RUMMYisFROSTED

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Wed Nov-17-10 03:16 PM
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1. Close elections lately.

:think:

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Wed Nov-17-10 03:46 PM
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2. as long as he gets to stay the winner..... "let us reason together"

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