Violence flares in Guinea ahead of election results
A fireman steps on a burning bed removed from a Malinke house allegedly burned down by supporters of UFDG presidential candidate Cellou Dalein Diallo in Conakry. The optimism and pride that marked Guinea's first democratic election has faded even before the votes are tallied, as early results show the two candidates, Cellou Dalein Diallo and Alpha Conde - are neck-and-neck - prompting both sides to accuse the other of fraud and heightening tension in a nation that has never chosen its leader freely. Photo: AP
A fireman steps on a burning bed removed from a Malinke house allegedly burned down by supporters of UFDG presidential candidate Cellou Dalein Diallo in Conakry. The optimism and pride that marked Guinea's first democratic election has faded even before the votes are tallied, as early results show the two candidates, Cellou Dalein Diallo and Alpha Conde - are neck-and-neck - prompting both sides to accuse the other of fraud and heightening tension in a nation that has never chosen its leader freely. Photo: AP
Guinean police detain supporters of UFDG presidential candidate Cellou Dalein Diallo suspected of throwing stones and looting in Conakry. The optimism and pride that marked Guinea's first democratic election has faded even before the votes are tallied, as early results show the two candidates, Cellou Dalein Diallo and Alpha Conde - are neck-and-neck - prompting both sides to accuse the other of fraud and heightening tension in a nation that has never chosen its leader freely. Photo: AP
Guinean police detain a supporters of UFDG presidential candidate Cellou Dalein Diallo suspected of throwing stones and looting in Conakry, Guinea. The optimism and pride that marked Guinea's first democratic election has faded even before the votes are tallied, as early results show the two candidates, Cellou Dalein Diallo and Alpha Conde - are neck-and-neck - prompting both sides to accuse the other of fraud and heightening tension in a nation that has never chosen its leader freely. Photo: AP
Guinean supporters of UFDG presidential candidate Cellou Dalein Diallo take to the streets of Conakry. The optimism and pride that marked Guinea's first democratic election has faded even before the votes are tallied, as early results show the two candidates, Cellou Dalein Diallo and Alpha Conde - are neck-and-neck - prompting both sides to accuse the other of fraud and heightening tension in a nation that has never chosen its leader freely. Photo: AP
Guinean police detain supporters of UFDG presidential candidate Cellou Dalein Diallo suspected of throwing stones and looting in Conakry. The optimism and pride that marked Guinea's first democratic election has faded even before the votes are tallied, as early results show the two candidates, Cellou Dalein Diallo and Alpha Conde - are neck-and-neck - prompting both sides to accuse the other of fraud and heightening tension in a nation that has never chosen its leader freely. Photo: AP
Guinean police officers chase supporters of UFDG presidential candidate Cellou Dalein Diallo suspected of throwing stones and looting in Conakry. The optimism and pride that marked Guinea's first democratic election has faded even before the votes are tallied, as early results show the two candidates, Cellou Dalein Diallo and Alpha Conde - are neck-and-neck - prompting both sides to accuse the other of fraud and heightening tension in a nation that has never chosen its leader freely. Photo: AP
A supporters of UFDG presidential candidate Cellou Dalein Diallo runs away from police during clashes in Conakry. The optimism and pride that marked Guinea's first democratic election has faded even before the votes are tallied, as early results show the two candidates, Cellou Dalein Diallo and Alpha Conde - are neck-and-neck - prompting both sides to accuse the other of fraud and heightening tension in a nation that has never chosen its leader freely. Photo: AP
Guinean police detain supporters of UFDG presidential candidate Cellou Dalein Diallo suspected of throwing stones and looting in Conakry. The optimism and pride that marked Guinea's first democratic election has faded even before the votes are tallied, as early results show the two candidates, Cellou Dalein Diallo and Alpha Conde - are neck-and-neck - prompting both sides to accuse the other of fraud and heightening tension in a nation that has never chosen its leader freely. Photo: AP
Guinean police detain a young supporters of UFDG presidential candidate Cellou Dalein Diallo suspected of throwing stones and looting in Conakry. The optimism and pride that marked Guinea's first democratic election has faded even before the votes are tallied, as early results show the two candidates, Cellou Dalein Diallo and Alpha Conde - are neck-and-neck - prompting both sides to accuse the other of fraud and heightening tension in a nation that has never chosen its leader freely. Photo: AP
A Malinke woman cries outside a house allegedly burned down by supporters of UFDG presidential candidate Cellou Dalein Diallo in Conakry. The optimism and pride that marked Guinea's first democratic election has faded even before the votes are tallied, as early results show the two candidates, Cellou Dalein Diallo and Alpha Conde - are neck-and-neck - prompting both sides to accuse the other of fraud and heightening tension in a nation that has never chosen its leader freely. Photo: AP
A Malinke woman who fainted is helped by neighbours outside a house allegedly burned down by supporters of UFDG presidential candidate Cellou Dalein Diallo in Conakry. The optimism and pride that marked Guinea's first democratic election has faded even before the votes are tallied, as early results show the two candidates, Cellou Dalein Diallo and Alpha Conde - are neck-and-neck - prompting both sides to accuse the other of fraud and heightening tension in a nation that has never chosen its leader freely. Photo: AP
Guinean police face off supporters of UFDG presidential candidate Cellou Dalein Diallo in the streets of Conakry. The optimism and pride that marked Guinea's first democratic election has faded even before the votes are tallied, as early results show the two candidates, Cellou Dalein Diallo and Alpha Conde - are neck-and-neck - prompting both sides to accuse the other of fraud and heightening tension in a nation that has never chosen its leader freely. Photo: AP
Published Nov 15, 2010
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Deadly violence flared in Guinea hours ahead of results of its first democratic presidential election since independence from France over 50 years ago, as both candidates claimed victory. Veteran opposition leader Alpha Conde said he had "clearly" won the run-off, while former prime minister Cellou Dalein Diallo said results "purged" of fraud showed him to be the winner.
At least one person was killed and dozens injured as security forces clashed with Diallo's supporters in the streets of Conakry, with soldiers firing on protesters who lobbed stones and other objects at them.
