GUINEA: CAUTIONS AGAINST POST ELECTION VIOLENCE

Guinea set penalize anyone causing violence between ethnic groups  

The crisis in Guinea is as a result of the claim by the opposition party that the elections are rigged. Also the opposition party hinted that President Alpha Conde  might change the constitution to run for a third term. Conde has been silent on this allegation.

The results of the election for mayor and neighborhood chiefs held on the 4th of February is yet to be announced.

Conde’s promise of reducing  pressure between Malinke and Peul group is yet to be fulfilled. His party is supported by Malinke people while the opposition party  is aided by Peul group.

Riot sprang up when accusations of fraud in the election was announced. Conde’s party has denied such accusations. Over 70% of  the youths were arrested by the police.

The ethnic character behind some of these clashes is forcing us to call for calm and control.

Though the country is blessed with bauxite and still surfers from constant power cuts, unemployment and low public sector salaries.

Frustrations led to riots near some of the country’s largest bauxite mines last year, interrupting production and resulting in several deaths.