The conflict , which killed more than 500 and caused thousands to flee to neighbouring French Guiana in the late 1980s , eventually paved the way to democratic elections in 1991 .
<response> The conflict , which killed more than 500 and caused thousands to flee to neighbouring <location>French Guiana</location> in the late 1980s , eventually paved the way to democratic elections in 1991 . </response>