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Guinean soldiers 'lost control' Guinean soldiers 'lost control'
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Some Guinean soldiers lost control at an opposition protest in the capital, Guinea's military leader Captain Moussa Dadis Camara has admitted.Some Guinean soldiers lost control at an opposition protest in the capital, Guinea's military leader Captain Moussa Dadis Camara has admitted.
He said in an interview on French and Senegalese radio that the security forces had been provoked by a stampede.He said in an interview on French and Senegalese radio that the security forces had been provoked by a stampede.
At least 87 people died when soldiers opened fire to disperse the rally sparked by rumours that Capt Camara wants to run for president next year.At least 87 people died when soldiers opened fire to disperse the rally sparked by rumours that Capt Camara wants to run for president next year.
There has been worldwide condemnation of the violence.There has been worldwide condemnation of the violence.
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged the Guinean authorities to exercise maximum restraint, while the West African regional body Ecowas is reported to be pursuing sanctions against Conakry.UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged the Guinean authorities to exercise maximum restraint, while the West African regional body Ecowas is reported to be pursuing sanctions against Conakry.
Three of four opposition leaders arrested after the unrest have been released.Three of four opposition leaders arrested after the unrest have been released.
The BBC's Alhassan Sillah in Conakry says Cellou Diallo remains in hospital.The BBC's Alhassan Sillah in Conakry says Cellou Diallo remains in hospital.
On Monday, a doctor at a government hospital in Conakry said his wards looked like "a butchery".On Monday, a doctor at a government hospital in Conakry said his wards looked like "a butchery".
'Only the beginning'
Our reporter says Capt Camara did not say how many people had died, but acknowledged that "uncontrollable soldiers" were responsible.Our reporter says Capt Camara did not say how many people had died, but acknowledged that "uncontrollable soldiers" were responsible.
He said even as head of state it was difficult to control them when there was tension in the country.He said even as head of state it was difficult to control them when there was tension in the country.
Capt Camara (L) initially said he would not contest the polls 'Only the beginning'
Capt Camara staged a coup last December hours after the death of President Lansana Conte, who had ruled for more than two decades.Capt Camara staged a coup last December hours after the death of President Lansana Conte, who had ruled for more than two decades.
The military takeover initially had some popular support, but in recent weeks there have been several anti-government protests.The military takeover initially had some popular support, but in recent weeks there have been several anti-government protests.
Capt Camara (L) initially said he would not contest the polls
They appear to have been sparked by hints from Capt Camara that he may stand for president in elections due in January 2010.They appear to have been sparked by hints from Capt Camara that he may stand for president in elections due in January 2010.
In Conakry, demonstrators gathered outside the capital's largest stadium, carrying placards reading "No to Dadis" and "Down with the army in power".In Conakry, demonstrators gathered outside the capital's largest stadium, carrying placards reading "No to Dadis" and "Down with the army in power".
But the demonstration had been banned and the stadium was closed and guarded by large numbers of police.But the demonstration had been banned and the stadium was closed and guarded by large numbers of police.
Clashes between police and demonstrators followed, with officers charging the crowds and firing live ammunition.Clashes between police and demonstrators followed, with officers charging the crowds and firing live ammunition.
Guinea expert Gilles Yabi told the BBC's Focus on Africa programme that the rally was not a surprise.Guinea expert Gilles Yabi told the BBC's Focus on Africa programme that the rally was not a surprise.
"This is only the beginning of demonstrations and counter-demonstrations we can expect in the next few months," he said."This is only the beginning of demonstrations and counter-demonstrations we can expect in the next few months," he said.
Should Capt Camara stand for president, he said, it would be a violation of the tacit agreement between military and civil forces which has kept him in power.Should Capt Camara stand for president, he said, it would be a violation of the tacit agreement between military and civil forces which has kept him in power.
And it would mark a perpetuation of the kind of rule that Guinea has seen for the past decade - which the military had promised to sweep away.And it would mark a perpetuation of the kind of rule that Guinea has seen for the past decade - which the military had promised to sweep away.
Capt Camara's rule has been characterised by eccentric displays of power - such as forcing members of the elite presidential guard to beg for forgiveness on national TV after they roughed up a veteran officer.Capt Camara's rule has been characterised by eccentric displays of power - such as forcing members of the elite presidential guard to beg for forgiveness on national TV after they roughed up a veteran officer.
Former aides and officials have been accused of corruption and links to the drugs trade, including the son of former President Lansana Conte, who was shown confessing on TV to smuggling cocaine.Former aides and officials have been accused of corruption and links to the drugs trade, including the son of former President Lansana Conte, who was shown confessing on TV to smuggling cocaine.
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