Guinea holds contentious referendum despite coronavirus outbreak

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Despite the threat of coronavirus and an opposition boycott, a constitutional re...

CONAKRY - Despite the threat of coronavirus and an opposition boycott, a constitutional referendum was held in Guinea on Sunday that opponents of President Alpha Conde fear could allow him to govern for 12 more years.

At least two people were killed in the unrest and the staff of one polling station were kidnapped, the security ministry said in a televised statement. It also reported a failed attempt to blow up a vehicle. “Even if people are aware , that won’t stop those who want to come out and vote. I’m trying not to stand too close to others because you never know,” said 26-year-old student Ndeye Toure after voting.

The referendum, originally scheduled for March 1, was postponed because international observers raised concerns about the electoral register.

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