Two Shot Dead As Guinea Capital Crippled By General Strike

General Doumbouya has not spoken publicly since the start of the year, despite a deadly explosion at the country's main oil depot (Credit: AFP)

Two youths were shot dead Monday as Guinea's capital was paralysed on the first day of an open-ended general strike, a key test for the junta that seized power in 2021 and banned demonstrations while muzzling critics.

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