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Guinea's capital Conakry grinds to a halt as general strike begins

A picture taken in Conakry on October 12, 2020 shows a view of the city centre. © John Wessels, AFP (archives)

Guinea's capital came to a standstill Monday on the first day of an open-ended general strike amid growing social tensions and the absence of a transitional government.

A confederation of the main unions has urged public and private sectors to strike for the release of a prominent media activist, to cut food prices and end media censorship.

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