Guinea: How Serious Are Guinea Protests?

5 May 2015

Conakry — There appears to be little appetite for the Guinean opposition's promised campaign of civil disobedience. However, deep-rooted ethnic tensions, suspicions over Ebola and simmering resentment for the security forces could still see pre-election protests boil over.

Opposition-led demonstrations have turned increasingly violent over the past month. Hundreds of protestors have been arrested. The opposition says at least two have been killed, scores more injured.

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