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Appeal in Guinea ahead of talks Appeal in Guinea ahead of talks
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Guinea's government has called on demonstrators to remain calm ahead of talks to end a strike that has brought the West African state to a standstill.Guinea's government has called on demonstrators to remain calm ahead of talks to end a strike that has brought the West African state to a standstill.
The unions are demanding the resignation of President Lansana Conte who they say is too sick to govern.The unions are demanding the resignation of President Lansana Conte who they say is too sick to govern.
Security forces have been patrolling the streets in the wake of Monday's clashes which left some 30 people dead.Security forces have been patrolling the streets in the wake of Monday's clashes which left some 30 people dead.
Thousands again took part in marches on Tuesday outside the capital, but there was no repeat of the violence.Thousands again took part in marches on Tuesday outside the capital, but there was no repeat of the violence.
The BBC's Alhassan Sillah in the capital, Conakry says food prices have risen, with shortages of staple foods including rice because of the two-week disruption.The BBC's Alhassan Sillah in the capital, Conakry says food prices have risen, with shortages of staple foods including rice because of the two-week disruption.
Strongman feels the heat In pictures: Guinea clashes "I will march"
Our correspondent says that the announcement of fresh talks was made on Tuesday night.Our correspondent says that the announcement of fresh talks was made on Tuesday night.
Strongman feels the heat In pictures: Guinea clashes 'I will march; we're all fed up'
The authorities hope the unions and other civil society organisations will join the negotiations.The authorities hope the unions and other civil society organisations will join the negotiations.
Last week, the president offered to cut fuel prices, increase teachers' salaries and tackle police corruption.Last week, the president offered to cut fuel prices, increase teachers' salaries and tackle police corruption.
But union leaders rejected the plan, saying they wanted a new government.But union leaders rejected the plan, saying they wanted a new government.
On Saturday, Mr Conte made a speech on television, asking for the support of the people and the army.On Saturday, Mr Conte made a speech on television, asking for the support of the people and the army.
Mr Conte seized power in a 1984 coup but has since won three elections.Mr Conte seized power in a 1984 coup but has since won three elections.
The strikers accuse Mr Conte, who is his 70s and suffers from diabetes, of mismanaging the economy and personally securing the release from prison of two men accused of corruption.The strikers accuse Mr Conte, who is his 70s and suffers from diabetes, of mismanaging the economy and personally securing the release from prison of two men accused of corruption.
This is the third general strike in a year.This is the third general strike in a year.