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Army Seizes Power After Guinea's Dictator Dies

Military suspends the constitution

By Jason Farago,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 23, 2008 6:00 AM CST

(Newser) – Guinea's army has dissolved the African nation's government and seized power just hours after the death of its longtime dictatorial president, Lansana Conte. "As of today, the constitution is suspended, as well as political and union activity," said a military commander in...   Read full story »

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