Guinea calls for unity government


Guinea's military leader has called for a government of national unity days after dozens of opposition supporters died when protests turned violent.

The rally was triggered by rumours that Moussa Dadis Camara, who seized power in a coup, would run for president.

Capt Camara has called for "a commission of inquiry backed by the UN" to investigate the deaths.

Meanwhile, the ruling National Council for Democracy and Development said it sought a transition government.

"The CNDD asks for [...] the formation of a government of national unity integrating members of different political parties and tasked with transition," presidency official Mandjou Deoubate said on state television. read more
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