CONAKRY (Reuters) - Youths, defying a government ban on demonstrations, clashed with security forces in Guinea's coastal capital Conakry on Monday as opposition leaders called for nationwide protests against the timing of elections.
A government statement said 14 people including 12 security officers were wounded. Opposition leader Mouctar Diallo said 30 people were wounded including seven shot, one of whom is in critical condition.
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