Guinea: state of emergency after post-poll riots

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CONAKRY, Guinea — Guinea’s military on Wednesday declared a state of emergency following violence after a tense presidential election. Armed forces chief Nouhou Thiam read the decree Wednesday on state television. The decree prohibits civilians from circulating on the streets, he said, but did not give further details. Only military and security forces will have unrestricted movement, he said. Mohamed Kaffe, spokesman for Gen. Sekouba Konate who has served as…

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Guinea: state of emergency after post-poll riots

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