Guinea tells France to mind its own business...

Guinea's leader has lashed out at France for seeking intervention in the west African state, saying his country does not take orders from its former colonial power.

"Guinea is not a sub-prefecture (administrative district) of France," he told the France 24 news channel on Monday, responding to remarks by French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner.

On Sunday, Kouchner had called for an 'international intervention' in Guinea, following a recent government crackdown on protestors, which left at least 135 people dead. More...

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