KOUROUSSA-Blood has flowed in Kouroussa. At least two citizens lost their lives this Saturday, April 17, 2021, in this town in Upper Guinea, the scene of violent riots.
” Yes, exactly one person died today on the sidelines of the protests that rocked the city. There were other gunshot wounds. The victim resides in our neighborhood. It’s really disappointing what’s going on here“, confided a citizen of the Komoniko district located in the urban commune of Kouroussa.
Reached by Africaguinee.com, a hospital source confirmed the deaths of two people. The hospital is overwhelmed.
“Since the start of this demonstration we have received two bodies and several other wounded. We are overwhelmed at the moment for the care of the wounded“, said Dr Maurice Béavogui.
Significant material damage was recorded on the sidelines of this crazy day. The prefect was chased away, his home attacked by a horde of demonstrators. The situation is still confused.
The city of Kouroussa is under the control of the Red Berets while the prefectural hospital continues to receive wounded, we learned.
To be continued…
Africaguinee.com
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