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Guinea coup leaders impose curfew Guinea coup leaders order curfew
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Soldiers who say they have seized power in Guinea have declared an overnight curfew throughout the country. Soldiers who say they seized power in Guinea after the death of the president on Monday have declared an overnight curfew throughout the country.
The junior army officers leading the coup have warned generals supporting the government not to use mercenaries in efforts to regain power. Junior officers leading the coup warned generals loyal to the government not to use mercenaries to regain power.
Guinea's prime minister has insisted the government is still in control, but the situation remains unclear.Guinea's prime minister has insisted the government is still in control, but the situation remains unclear.
Observers fear unrest in Guinea could spread in a region enjoying relative stability after years of conflict.Observers fear unrest in Guinea could spread in a region enjoying relative stability after years of conflict.
In other developments:
  • Captain Moussa Dadis Camara has been named as president of the new junta, according to a statement on national radio
  • The funeral of President Lansana Conte is to take place on Friday in his home village.