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Sekou Toure Dies
Due to the death of Toure, Lansana Conte and Diarra Traore seize power in a bloodless coup. Conte is appointed president while Traore is prime minister. -
Multiparty election
The first multiparty election occurs and Conte is confirmed in office. -
New Constitution
In 1990, the constitution was adopted. This constitution was paving the way for civilian government. -
Wins National Assembly seats
Conte's Party of Unity and Progress wins 71 out of the 114 National Assembly's seats. -
Palace is set on fire
About 30 people are killed and presidential palace set on fire as 25% of Guinea's armed forces mutiny over low pay with poor conditions. -
Government begins accusations
The government accuses Liberia, the Sierra Leonean United Revolutionary Front (RUF) rebel group, Burkina Faso and former Guinean army mutineers of trying to destabilize the country of Guinea. -
Helicopters are deployed
In February the Government deploys attack helicopters to the front-line in its fight with rebels. -
Agree on measures
In March of 2002, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia agree on measures to secure mutual borders and to tackle insurgency.