CONAKRY - Guinea's military junta was boosted by the endorsement of neighbouring Senegal as it attempted to garner international backing, and, after meeting political parties on Saturday, promised to stamp out the burgeoning drugs trade.
Captain Moussa Dadis Camara's supporters, who seized power in the world's top bauxite exporter after the death of President Lansana Conte earlier this week and have since been acclaimed by Guinean military, politicians and the public, had previously asked for international support.
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