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Guinea police fire at protesters Protesters killed in Guinea rally
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Security forces in Guinea have used tear gas, live ammunition and baton charges to quell the latest in a series of opposition demonstrations. Security forces in Guinea have used tear gas, live ammunition and baton charges to quell an opposition rally - killing at least 10 people.
Witnesses in the capital, Conakry, said several people were injured - with one report claiming a protester was killed. A BBC reporter in the capital, Conakry, says he counted five bodies and witnesses confirmed other deaths.
Hundreds joined the rally against Captain Moussa Dadis Camara, who took power in a bloodless coup last year.Hundreds joined the rally against Captain Moussa Dadis Camara, who took power in a bloodless coup last year.
Captain Camara initially pledged not to run in a presidential vote planned for January, but now seems likely to stand.Captain Camara initially pledged not to run in a presidential vote planned for January, but now seems likely to stand.
In a recent interview with the AFP news agency, he said no-one could stop him from running for president if he chose to. The BBC's Alhassan Sillah in Conakry says the demonstrators have now been dispersed, but the military is out in force mounting checkpoints on many roads.
He says some opposition leaders appear to have been arrested and journalists have been targeted by the security forces.
Eccentric displaysEccentric displays
Capt Camara staged a coup hours after the death of President Lansana Conte, who had ruled for 25 years. Capt Camara staged a coup hours after the death of President Lansana Conte, who had ruled for more than two decades.
The military takeover initially had some popular support, but in recent weeks there have been several anti-government protests.The military takeover initially had some popular support, but in recent weeks there have been several anti-government protests.
Captain Moussa Dadis Camara (L) may stand for presidentCaptain Moussa Dadis Camara (L) may stand for president
In Conakry, demonstrators gathered outside the capital's largest stadium, carrying placards reading "No to Dadis" and "Down with the Army in Power", according to AFP. They appear to have been sparked by hints from Capt Camara that he may stand for president in January.
In Conakry, demonstrators gathered outside the capital's largest stadium, carrying placards reading "No to Dadis" and "Down with the Army in Power", according to the AFP news agency.
But the demonstration had already been banned and the stadium was closed and guarded by large numbers of police.But the demonstration had already been banned and the stadium was closed and guarded by large numbers of police.
Clashes between police and demonstrators followed, with officers charging the crowds and firing live ammunition into the air. Clashes between police and demonstrators followed, with officers charging the crowds and firing live ammunition.
A witness told Reuters news agency he had seen a body carried from the crowd. Several other people were said to have been wounded.
Capt Camara's rule has been characterised by eccentric displays of power - such as forcing members of the elite presidential guard to beg for forgiveness on national TV after they roughed up a veteran officer.Capt Camara's rule has been characterised by eccentric displays of power - such as forcing members of the elite presidential guard to beg for forgiveness on national TV after they roughed up a veteran officer.
Former aides and officials have been accused of corruption and links to the drugs trade, including the son of former President Lansana Conte, who was shown confessing on TV to smuggling cocaine.Former aides and officials have been accused of corruption and links to the drugs trade, including the son of former President Lansana Conte, who was shown confessing on TV to smuggling cocaine.