According to the Swedish Daily news DN, The people of Guinea Bissau went to
the pools on Sunday after six months brake from internal civil war. Under
the banner of the United Nations , voting was held for both president and
parliament. There where 12 presidential candidates and one of them is the
former provisional president  Mr. Malan Bacai, and 11 parties contested
seats in parliament . The former President Vieira whom was unseated in a
military coup de tar by his former army chief of staff  General Ansumane
Mane, is not contesting.
Security was high; the country borders were close on Friday and should not
be opened before Monday today. The results of the elections are suppose to
be disclose on Tuesday.

With Love
Sahir Drammeh Spokesman/Treasurer (OGIS)

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