(19 Apr 2013) SHOTLIST
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1. Pan across opposition protesters in front of security forces, smoke rising, some protesters throwing stones
2. Pan across protesters throwing stones towards security forces, fires burning
3. Wide of protesters, smoke in background
STORYLINE:
Security forces in Guinea clashed with opposition protesters on Thursday who are opposed to the June date set for legislative elections, leaving at least 15 people wounded, the government said.
Police also arrested the opposition's spokesman and another leader after the demonstration went ahead despite the government's calls for demonstrators to take another route.
The government said four people were wounded by bullets "of an unknown origin," while others were hurt when protesters hurled stones.
The long-awaited legislative vote has been a flashpoint for violent demonstrations over the last several months in this West African nation that long suffered under strongman rule.
The opposition is upset about the preparations being made for the 30 June date, saying the decision was made unilaterally by those in power.
The arrests are sure to further heighten tensions surrounding the vote.
Authorities deployed about 4,000 security forces before Thursday's rally in the capital Conakry.
Guinea held its first democratic president election in 2010, though the country has failed to organise legislative polls and has no sitting legislature.
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