Guinea Presidential Election Increased Conflict Concerns Concerns October 19 6:19
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The presidential election was voted on the 18th in Guinea, West Africa, where economic growth continues with the export of abundant mineral resources such as bauxite, which boasts one of the largest reserves in the world.
However, there are concerns about confusion due to widespread clashes between opposition supporters and security agencies ahead of the presidential election.
Twelve people are running for the presidential election in Guinea, and former Prime Minister Dialo, a major opposition candidate, will challenge the incumbent President Conde.
On the 18th, a long line of voters was formed at the polling place set up at the school in the capital city of Konakuri, and the man who voted said, "No matter who becomes president, I want you to work on solving the unemployment problem of young people." It was.
In the election campaign, President Conde has appealed for his achievements in achieving economic growth, with the export of bauxite, which boasts one of the world's largest reserves, as a tailwind.
However, opposition parties have strongly opposed the fact that President Conde amended the Constitution prior to running for office, saying that it is a measure to extend his term.
Under these circumstances, according to Amnesty International, an international human rights organization, more than 50 people have died in the past year as security agencies fired at demonstrators protesting the constitutional amendment.
In addition, several media reported that a part of the army was crushed by plotting a coup d'etat on the 16th before the election day, and as the results of the ballot counting are announced, confusion such as clashes between supporters of the ruling and opposition parties will occur. I am concerned.
The presidential election is coming up in Côte d'Ivoire, a neighboring country of Guinea on the 31st of this month, and this election is also drawing attention as a fortune-telling for regional stability.
The man who was shot at the demonstration
In Guinea, protests against constitutional amendments leading to the extension of President Conde's term have taken place since last year, and according to international human rights group Amnesty International, security agencies have fired at demonstrators over the past year. Over 50 people have died.
Alpha Jaro, 30, who lives in the capital city of Conakry, was shot in the chest by a security agency when he participated in a protest demonstration last October, and a bullet pierced his back.
Although he survived, his lower body was stuck, there was no government apology or compensation, and he was unable to work as a plasterer.
"The president isn't doing anything for the people. He can't work and has to rely on his brother to live," said Jaro.
In addition, his brother Ama Do Jaro (42) criticized the Conde administration, saying, "Even if you look at your younger brother like this, the country is not familiar. The people in the administration are just fattening themselves."