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Guinea rally death toll nears 130

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At least 128 people were killed when Guinean troops opened fire on opposition protesters on Monday, rights groups and opposition figures claim.

Earlier police said 87 people had died, but local activists say hospital data has confirmed a much higher toll.

US-based Human Rights Watch said it had reports of soldiers bayoneting people and women being stripped and raped in the streets during Monday's protest.

Junta head Captain Moussa Dadis Camara denied knowledge of sexual assaults.

Opposition groups were protesting over rumours that Capt Camara intends to run for president in an election schedule for next January.


BBC NEWS | Special Reports | Guinea rally death toll nears 130
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What's the deal with shooting protesters?
Haven't they heard on free speech?
 
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