Children die in arson attack in Guinea

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People clash with riot police during a demonstration against the results of the local elections, on February 6, 2018 in Conakry.
AFP
Local government elections have caused unrest in Guinea
Officials in Guinea say five children have been killed in an arson attack during violence which broke out after Sunday's local election.
They died after homes were set on fire in the central town of Kalinko. At least one person died on Monday during clashes between the security forces and opposition supporters who say the poll was rigged.
The local elections were meant to be held eight years ago, but were delayed due to cash shortages, political wrangling and the outbreak of the deadly Ebola disease.
A map showing the location of Kalinko in Guinea
BBC

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