Coup-hit Guinea burying ex-leaderFriday, December 26, 2008 Funeral ceremonies have been taking place in Guinea for former President Lansana Conte, whose death this week triggered a military coup.Thousands packed a stadium in the capital Conakry to hear tributes to the late leader whose coffin was brought in after lying in state at parliament. Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7800163.stm |
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