Union Of Democratic Forces Of Guinea

Guinea headed to the polls to choose their president today, as a last-minute opposition appeal for the country's six million voters to participate added the latest twist to a campaign wrought with accusations and violence.

Several protesters were wounded by gunfire on Monday as Guinean police battled to control violent demonstrations in the capital Conakry against the regime of President Alpha Conde.

Guinea headed to the polls to choose their president today, as a last-minute opposition appeal for the country's six million voters to participate added the latest twist to a campaign wrought with accusations and violence.

Several protesters were wounded by gunfire on Monday as Guinean police battled to control violent demonstrations in the capital Conakry against the regime of President Alpha Conde.