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New party formed

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    A new party, l'Union pour la democratie et la paix (UDP), was inaugurated on Sunday in Cote d'Ivoire. It was created by former prominent members of the ex-ruling Parti democratique de Cote d'Ivoire (PDCI), the state daily 'Fraternité-Matin' reported on Monday.

    UDP officials say they plan to support former head of state, General Robert Guei, if he runs for president at the next election, due in five years. Guei was forced out of office through street protests when he proclaimed himself the winner of presidential elections in October 2000. Several members of the new party served under Guei during his 10-month tenure.

    The UDP, which also includes independent members of parliament, has set up a provisional 20-member executive commitee. The party is headed by a former minister, Paul Akoto Yao.

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