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By Veronica Rossini
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| Fifty-nine people are dead and 233 injured during a country-wide strike in the Republic of Guinea. The demonstrations, instigated by Guinea’s two main unions, were in reaction to the open interference of the Guinean President in the country’s judicial affairs, reports the World Markets Research Center. |
Workers Union (USTG) organised the strike when reports became known of President Lasana Conté’s involvement in the release of two prominent figures implicated in corruption scandals.
The Morning Star (UK) reported that the demonstrations took a violent turn when the authorities opened fire on civilians throwing stones at the presidential palace.