At least two people were killed in clashes with security forces during a protest against a Chinese mining firm in eastern Guinea.
The demonstration took place on Saturday in Konkoi, near the Malian border.
Four people were also injured and around 40 were arrested during the protest.
Locals decided to protest against the gold-mining Chinese firm after it caused environmental damage and destroyed villagers’ fields.
The protests turned violent, with a man being shot in the chest and a child choking on tear gas fired by security forces.
A resident of the village who fled the clashes said that firearms and tear gas were used against the protesters.
Abou Diallo, deputy leader of a delegation from the neighboring town of Dialakoro, confirmed the toll and lamented the situation.
He said that the village had become empty and that people were traumatized by the violence.
Many Chinese companies have begun operating mines in Guinea, which has large reserves of bauxite, iron ore, and gold.
Despite its natural resources, Guinea remains one of the least developed countries in the world. Demonstrations are often put down violently.