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=== 2013 pre-election violence ===

Condé received criticism during week-long protests and violence in late February and early March 2013, after opposition supporters took to the streets of Conakry to peacefully protest against his attempts to rig the 2013 parliamentary election. The opposition coalition withdrew from the electoral process in mid-February, mainly due to Condé's insistence on using a South African firm, Waymark Infotech , to draw up the registered voter list to his political party's benefit.

'''The ensuing violence resulted in at least twenty deaths and hundreds injured, all from the brutality of Condé's security forces who used live ammunition to disperse the peaceful protesters. Condé has an army specially trained to violently repress peaceful protesters with impunity. This army is made up of former rebels with whom he attempted to destabilize Guinea causing the death of several innocent children and women.

Voting finally took place on 28 September. Local and international observers stated that the process was significantly flawed, stating that they observed ballot stuffing, voter intimidation, and minors casting votes. These organizational problems and irregularities led to a three-week delay in the announcement of the election results, which in turn led to further tension. Regional UN and EU representatives intervened and strongly recommended that the situation be addressed peacefully via the legal system.