GUINEA - Guinea street demonstrators shot

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Guinea street demonstrators shot

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some question how long the army will back an unpopular presidentAt least seven people have been shot dead by the security forces in the West African state of Guinea during protests against the newly named prime minister.

Dozens more were seriously injured in the violence in the capital Conakry and several towns across the country. President Lansana Conte named Eugene Camara as prime minister on Friday, meeting a deadline to avoid strikes. However, the demonstrators say Mr Camara is too close to the president and are demanding a leadership change. The violence erupted in the town of Kindia about 140km (87 miles) from the capital, Conakry. At least four of the deaths occurred there. As well as the known seven civilian deaths, there are also unconfirmed reports that two soldiers were killed and their bodies burnt by protesters in the town of Kankan.

 

 

 

 

The BBC's Will Ross in Conakry says the capital is in chaos after protesters went on the rampage, ransacking government offices and the homes of government ministers. Gunfire can be heard in several areas of the city, our correspondent says, and young demonstrators have blocked roads with rocks and burning tyres. Mr Conte had agreed to hand over the running of the government by Sunday in order to avoid the resumption of an 18-day strike which unions ended last month. But people are angry that Mr Conte has chosen a close ally for the post of prime minister.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/6349411.stm

 

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GUINEAOct 2, 1958 10:31 AM +01:00 WATConakry, Guinea Longitude: 13W43 Latitude: 9N31Lahiri Ayanamsha: 23:16 Current Period: JU/SU/ME/SA

 

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True Node 365.25 Day Year - Internet Time: 522 beatsDay: Thursday Sunrise: 5:46 AMTithi: Krishna PanchamiYoga Pt: 23:53 Cp Yogi:Ma AviYogi:Ke Dup Yogi: SaDagha Rashis: Gem Vir

 

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