Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Guinea Troops Clash With Police

From The BBC News:

Fighting has broken out in the West African state of Guinea between soldiers and striking police officers.

The two sides exchanged gunfire at the headquarters of a riot police unit in the capital, Conakry.

Some police officers have been on strike over pay and conditions since Monday, and held the head of the police force hostage for several hours.

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News From Other Sources On Guinea:
Guinea fighting claims two -- News 24 South Africa
Three killed in Guinea as soldiers clash with police -- AFP
Spain, US, SAfrica backed E Guinea coup, accused tells court -- Yahoo News
Guinea troops storm police camp to end pay mutiny -- National Post
Martial Law Declared in Guinea (January 2007) -- New York Times

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