On March 12, 2024, two children were shot dead, and around seventeen others were injured during a mass protest against power outages in Kindia, a region in Guinea’s capital, Conakry.
The demonstration began on March 11, 2024, as residents took to the streets in frustration over prolonged electricity cuts. Shops were closed, and protesters armed with stones clashed with security forces patrolling the area. Amid the confrontation, an eight-year-old and a 14-year-old were fatally shot. At least 12 civilians sustained injuries, while five security officers were also wounded.
The tragic incident highlights growing tensions between the military-led government and citizens over basic service delivery in Guinea.
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