Guinea 's November 7 election was followed by growing conflict between political groups . The opposition Democratic Party of Guinea's (PDG), which won the most seats in last month's election, has been accused of rigging the vote and is boycotting the vote. Guinea 's military has long been scrutinized for alleged human rights abuses . The ruling junta declared a state of emergency Wednesday , deploying military units . By Thursday , calm had returned to the West African nation .
Guinea 's November 7 election was followed by growing conflict between political groups . The opposition Democratic Party of Guinea's (PDG), which won the most seats in last month's election, has been accused of rigging the vote and is boycotting the vote. The ruling junta declared a state of emergency Wednesday , deploying military units . By Thursday , calm had returned to the West African nation .