Guinea overwhelmingly backs new constitution after 'one-sided' vote
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Voters in Guinea have overwhelmingly backed a new constitution that could allow coup leader Mamady Doumbouya to run for president if he chose to, according to partial results released late on Monday (September 21).
Breakdown
- Guinea's referendum saw over 90 percent of voters back a new constitution. 14s
- The new constitution could allow military leader Mamadi Ndombuya to run for president. 5s
- Some residents welcomed the peaceful vote, while others criticized the lack of civic education. 25s
- Opposition parties were suspended and not permitted to campaign against the constitution. 1m 55s
- Human Rights Watch accused the government of targeting opponents and media, which the government denies. 1m 59s