Guinea opposition calls off protests

The September 4 protest would have fallen on a Sunday, "a day of prayer for our Christian compatriots".

A police officer looks on as protesters block roads and throw rocks in Conakry after authorities prevented supporters of the opposition party, FNDC from gathering /AFP

By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

A political coalition in Guinea on Saturday said it was calling off planned protests against the country's ruling junta, at the request of a West African regional group.

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Guinea opposition calls off protests

The September 4 protest would have fallen on a Sunday, "a day of prayer for our Christian compatriots".

A police officer looks on as protesters block roads and throw rocks in Conakry after authorities prevented supporters of the opposition party, FNDC from gathering /AFP

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