VITAL TO UPHOLD HUMAN RIGHTS AS GUINEAN FORCES RESTORE CALM AFTER DEADLY CLASHES UN

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VITAL TO UPHOLD HUMAN RIGHTS AS GUINEAN FORCES RESTORE CALM AFTER
DEADLY CLASHES -- UNNew York, Jul 19 2013 10:00AMThe United Nations
today commended the efforts of the Government of Guinea and its
security forces to restore calm amid deadly inter-communal clashes
this week, while also reminding them of the need to uphold human
rights principles during law enforcement operations.

The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) said
that calm seems to have been restored after three days of violence
that began on Monday between members of the Guerze and Konianke tribes
in Koule, which is 45 kilometres from Nzerekore.

"The clashes have resulted in the killing of at least 57 people, three
of whom were beheaded with machetes, with others hacked to death or
burnt alive," OHCHR spokesperson Rupert Colville told reporters in
Geneva. Over 163 people were also injured, and hundreds of others were
displaced and sought refuge in nearby military camps.

He said the clashes allegedly broke out following an altercation
between three individuals, with two members of the Guerze tribe
beating a young Konianke to death after accusing him of stealing from
the gas station where they worked. Members of the two communities then
formed gangs and attacked each other.

The violence spread to other parts of the Forestière region, with
those involved reportedly fighting each other with machetes, stones
and sticks, he added. There have also been incidents of looting,
roadblocks, and destruction of places of mosques and churches, as well
as houses and damage to other property.

The Government declared a curfew on 16 July and sent a ministerial
delegation to the area to facilitate mediation talks between the two
groups, while the President issued a statement calling for calm.
Security and defence forces which were deployed to restore order, with
the support of additional troops from Macenta and Gueckedou, continue
to patrol the Nzerekore area.

"We commend the efforts made by the Government and security and
defence forces to restore calm, while also reminding them of the
necessity to uphold human rights principles during law enforcement
operations," said Mr. Colville.

OHCHR has quite a substantial office in the country and is closely
following the situation.

Last night, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called for calm and urged
Guineans to follow the law amid the reported clashes. In a
<"http://www.un.org/sg/statements/index.asp?nid=6973">statement issued
by his spokesperson, Mr. Ban also urged national and community leaders
to ensure the security of persons and property, to uphold the rule of
law and to pursue the path of dialogue with a view to addressing any
concerns among the communities.Jul 19 2013 10:00AM
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