A Guinean court has sentenced former ruler Moussa Dadis Camara to 20 years in prison for crimes against humanity. The verdict follows a landmark trial over a 2009 massacre at a political rally in Conakry. Dadis Camara’s forces had brutally suppressed an opposition rally on September 28, 2009, and for several days after, resulting in at least 156 deaths, hundreds of injuries, and the rape of 109 women. Despite denying responsibility and blaming subordinates, Dadis Camara was convicted alongside 11 other officials, with seven defendants receiving sentences of up to life imprisonment. The trial, which began on September 28, 2022, saw testimonies from defendants and victims, with the court classifying the charges as crimes against humanity on the day of the sentencing. Both sides have 15 days to appeal the verdict. The case’s resolution marks a significant moment for victims and their families after 15 years of seeking justice.
SOURCE: LE MONDE
