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Shot Guinea chief 'flown abroad' Shot Guinea chief 'flown abroad'
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Guinea's military leader, Capt Moussa Dadis Camara, has been flown to Morocco for medical treatment after being shot by an aide on Thursday, officials say.Guinea's military leader, Capt Moussa Dadis Camara, has been flown to Morocco for medical treatment after being shot by an aide on Thursday, officials say.
They had earlier said that Capt Camara had only been lightly wounded in the attack and was in "good health".They had earlier said that Capt Camara had only been lightly wounded in the attack and was in "good health".
Separate reports say the international airport in the capital Conakry has been surrounded by presidential guards.Separate reports say the international airport in the capital Conakry has been surrounded by presidential guards.
This is believed to be the first time Capt Camara has left the country since seizing power last December.This is believed to be the first time Capt Camara has left the country since seizing power last December.
ANALYSIS By Mark Doyle, BBC News, recently in GuineaANALYSIS By Mark Doyle, BBC News, recently in Guinea
It appears that what happened on Thursday night is that Capt Dadis Camara travelled from his stronghold in one military camp on the outskirts of Conakry to meet Lt Aboubacar Diakite, known as "Toumba", at another military camp in the centre of the city.It appears that what happened on Thursday night is that Capt Dadis Camara travelled from his stronghold in one military camp on the outskirts of Conakry to meet Lt Aboubacar Diakite, known as "Toumba", at another military camp in the centre of the city.
A firefight then broke out between the forces of the two men. Reports say Capt Camara was injured, and then, with helicopter support, was evacuated from the area. What is not yet known is why the leader of the junta decided to confront Toumba at this time.A firefight then broke out between the forces of the two men. Reports say Capt Camara was injured, and then, with helicopter support, was evacuated from the area. What is not yet known is why the leader of the junta decided to confront Toumba at this time.
Tensions have been high since late September when soldiers massacred scores of pro-democracy activists who were demonstrating at a rally in a football stadium.Tensions have been high since late September when soldiers massacred scores of pro-democracy activists who were demonstrating at a rally in a football stadium.
A UN commission of enquiry is currently in Guinea trying to establish which soldiers were responsible. Diplomats say Toumba was present at the stadium when the killings took place - but so were other officers who remained loyal to Captain Dadis. Truth of Guinea 'bloodbath'A UN commission of enquiry is currently in Guinea trying to establish which soldiers were responsible. Diplomats say Toumba was present at the stadium when the killings took place - but so were other officers who remained loyal to Captain Dadis. Truth of Guinea 'bloodbath'
Analysts say he may fear a counter-coup in his absence and so his departure indicates that his condition may be serious.Analysts say he may fear a counter-coup in his absence and so his departure indicates that his condition may be serious.
But this was denied by government minister Keletigui Faro.But this was denied by government minister Keletigui Faro.
"His condition is not very serious but he'll need to undergo extensive medical tests in Morocco," he told the BBC French service for Africa."His condition is not very serious but he'll need to undergo extensive medical tests in Morocco," he told the BBC French service for Africa.
Morocco has said it will treat Capt Camara for humanitarian reasons. "No bullet penetrated the president's body. There was just a graze on the head. He is walking normally and speaking with people," said Communications Minister Idrissa Cherif, reports Reuters news agency
Morocco has said it will treat Capt Camara for humanitarian reasons, even though it had not been informed of his arrival.
He has not been seen in public or appeared on national TV or radio since the shooting.He has not been seen in public or appeared on national TV or radio since the shooting.
A Senegalese medical team flew to Guinea to treat him on Thursday night.A Senegalese medical team flew to Guinea to treat him on Thursday night.
The whereabouts of Aboubacar "Toumba" Diakite, the officer allegedly behind the attack, is unclear.The whereabouts of Aboubacar "Toumba" Diakite, the officer allegedly behind the attack, is unclear.
Communications Minister Idrissa Cherif had said he had been arrested after the shooting but reports on Friday say road-blocks have been set up in Conakry by security forces trying to find him. Mr Cherif had said he had been arrested after the shooting but reports on Friday say road-blocks have been set up in Conakry by security forces trying to find him.
Maj Faro said Lt Diakite had gone into hiding.Maj Faro said Lt Diakite had gone into hiding.
Analysts say the shooting highlights deep rifts within the junta after the killing of an estimated 157 opposition supporters in September.Analysts say the shooting highlights deep rifts within the junta after the killing of an estimated 157 opposition supporters in September.
Election about-turnElection about-turn
BBC West Africa correspondent Caspar Leighton says the presence of a UN investigation team in Conakry this week has heightened concerns among some parts of the military that they may be singled out by the government to take the blame for the attack.BBC West Africa correspondent Caspar Leighton says the presence of a UN investigation team in Conakry this week has heightened concerns among some parts of the military that they may be singled out by the government to take the blame for the attack.
CAPT MOUSSA DADIS CAMARA Seized power in December 2008 as a little known army captainPromised democracy, but now shows signs of holding onto powerIncreasingly erratic behaviour and public humiliation of officials Guinea's erratic military rulerCAPT MOUSSA DADIS CAMARA Seized power in December 2008 as a little known army captainPromised democracy, but now shows signs of holding onto powerIncreasingly erratic behaviour and public humiliation of officials Guinea's erratic military ruler
Lt Diakite has been accused by witnesses and human rights groups of commanding the troops who carried out the massacre. Several women have reported being gang-raped by soldiers.Lt Diakite has been accused by witnesses and human rights groups of commanding the troops who carried out the massacre. Several women have reported being gang-raped by soldiers.
The military authorities insist that 58 people died, most of whom were trampled to death, not shot.The military authorities insist that 58 people died, most of whom were trampled to death, not shot.
Capt Camara was at first popular when he seized power after years of autocratic rule and promised not to remain in power.Capt Camara was at first popular when he seized power after years of autocratic rule and promised not to remain in power.
However, that has changed since he appeared to renege on that promise and hinted that he might stand in elections scheduled for January.However, that has changed since he appeared to renege on that promise and hinted that he might stand in elections scheduled for January.
This culminated in the massive protest on 28 September and the brutal crackdown.This culminated in the massive protest on 28 September and the brutal crackdown.
Arms embargoes and travel restrictions have been imposed against the junta by the European Union and West African alliance Ecowas.Arms embargoes and travel restrictions have been imposed against the junta by the European Union and West African alliance Ecowas.
The EU has called for Capt Camara to be tried for crimes against humanity, while the African Union has been urging him to stand down.The EU has called for Capt Camara to be tried for crimes against humanity, while the African Union has been urging him to stand down.