Guinea Official: Ethnic Clashes Death Toll Hits 98 -- Voice of America
CONAKRY — Three days of ethnic violence in Guinea last week left 98 people dead, nearly double the previous death toll, the government said on Wednesday.
The violence erupted on July 14 after a man accused of being a thief was lynched. It took place during tense preparations for long-delayed elections meant to restore civilian rule after a 2008 military coup.
"We are today at around 100 dead — 76 victims in [Guinea's second largest city] Nzerekore and 22 others in Koule," government spokesman Damantang Albert Camara said.
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More News On The Ethnic Clashes In Guinea
Scores killed in Guinea ethnic violence -- Al Jazeera
Guinea says 95 killed and hundreds injured in clashes sparked by lynching of suspected thief -- Washington Post/AP
At least 95 died in Guinea ethnic violence: government -- FOX News/AFP
At least 95 died in Guinea ethnic violence -- msn.co.zn
Death toll from ethnic clashes in Guinea hits 98 -- Reuters
Nearly 100 Killed in Guinea Ethnic Clash -- CRIEnglish/Xinhua
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