Guinea 's November 7 election was followed by growing conflict between political groups . Three days of violence Wednesday left dozens dead and nine injured . The ruling Conde declared a state of emergency this week , deploying military units . I could not sleep , my wife and children were sleeping under the bed to avoid stray bullets , '' said Youssouf Bah , a Hamdallaye resident . By Thursday , calm had returned to the West African nation .
Guinea 's November 7 election was followed by growing conflict between political groups . Three days of violence Wednesday left dozens dead and nine injured . The ruling Conde declared a state of emergency this week , deploying military units . By Thursday , calm had returned to the West African nation .