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Chirac says fair trial for opposition leader

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    French President Jacques Chirac, speaking on the first day of an African tour, urged Guinea to give detained opposition leader Alpha Conde a swift and transparent trial, news organisations reported on Wednesday.

    Addressing a joint news conference with President Lansana Conte, Chirac called for Conde's case to be brought to court quickly. Conte has been in detention since a disputed December presidential election won by Conde.

    Chirac arrived in Lome, Togo, on Thursday on the second leg of his tour.

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