Guinea

Stabbed in broad daylight by a soldier, proof in photos

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These photos show a Guinean soldier stabbing a supposed protestor in broad daylight. The scenes are even more brutal than those which were revealed the day after the September 28 massacre in Conakry, something which junta chief Moussa Dadis Camara refuses to accept responsibility for, saying that he was "overwhelmed" by his army. Read more and see the photos...

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Photos of women stripped naked and humiliated, posted online

Photographs of Guineans being humiliated naked in the street during last Monday's opposition crackdown are circulating on the Net. One of our Observers says he witnessed the scene when this photo was taken. Read more...

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Will Captain Camara cause Guinea's downfall?

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Still in shock after the bloody crackdown that cost the lives of 157 people on Monday in Conraky, Guineans wait in apprehension for their junta leader's next move. One of our Observers gives us his view of captain Moussa Dadis Camara's nine months in office. Read more...
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"Security forces surrounded the stadium and began shooting"

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A day after anti-government protests ended in a brutal bloodbath, Guineans are slowly getting over the shock. Over 150 people were reportedly killed on Monday in Conarky when security forces attacked a gathering of thousands of opposition protestors. Read more...
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Guinea 'indifferent' to president's death

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The death of Guinean President Lansana Conté has left the country in a state of utter confusion. In power since 1984, the authoritarian ruler leaves behind a financially devastated country, despite its wealth of minerals. Our Observers there tell us about the atmosphere. Read more...

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