US sanctions ex-Guinea leader, Mali politician for right abuses
The US sanctions freeze assests including of Guinea’s former President Conde and Mali’s former President Keita’s son.
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Gunfire erupts in Guinea as president heads for third term
More than a dozen people were killed in clashes after preliminary results showed President Conde winning re-election.
Timeline: A year of bloody protests in Guinea
After a decade in power, President Alpha Conde’s bid for a third term has sparked a year of harshly repressed protests.
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Amnesty slams Guinea’s lethal protest crackdown
Rights body says Guinea has failed to hold security forces accountable for killing protesters last year.
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Guinea’s President Alpha Conde picked to run for third term
Governing party nominates Conde taking advantage of new constitution to circumvent two-term limit.
Guinea protests: Renewed calls for president’s resignation
Opposition repeats calls for President Conde to step down, after he delays constitutional referendum to extend term.
Published On 11 Mar 2020
Guinea referendum: President Conde postpones vote
Guinea has delayed a constitutional referendum planned for Sunday because of concerns about the electoral roll.
Published On 1 Mar 2020
Mass anti-government protests turn violent in Guinea
At least 12 injured as president’s supporters attack protesters fearing a third term in the office.
New rally in Guinea capital against Conde’s possible 3rd term bid
Mass protest in Conakry remains calm, unlike smaller demonstrations last week in which at least nine people were killed.
Guinea’s President Alpha Conde easily wins re-election
Opposition leader Cellou Dalein Diallo says he does not recognise the result, calling for protests against “fraud”.
Guinea anti-government protest turns violent
Government says 14 wounded during clashes between demonstrators and security forces over delayed local polls.
