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 CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) - A strict curfew kept residents inside their homes in this West African capital Tuesday after Guinea's president declared martial law, but sporadic gunfire persisted as some youths tried to renew protests that killed dozens in recent days.
Citizens were ordered inside for all but four hours in the afternoon after President Lansana Conte told the military to "take all necessary measures" to restore order. Opposition leaders and trade unions have accused Conte of violating a power-sharing agreement and demanded he step down.
At least 27 people were killed in three days of protests and clashes with security forces — most from gunshot wounds, according to medical officials and witnesses. Conakry's League of Human Rights said it had tallied at least 57 deaths in the country.
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