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Guinean President Mamadi Doumbouya Pardons Former President Moussa Dadis
Guinean President Mamadi Doumbouya Pardons Former President Moussa Dadis
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In September 2009, protesters at a stadium were demonstrating against Camara's presidential bid. Soldiers opened fire on them, causing serious injuries, and... 29.03.2025, Sputnik Africa
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Current Guinean President Mamadi Doumbouya pardoned former President Moussa Dadis Camara on Friday, according to a presidential decree.The former president was pardoned for "health reasons," presidential spokesman Amara Camara said. Camara was sentenced to 20 years in prison after being found guilty of crimes against humanity by the Dixinn Criminal Court in 2024 for his role in the 2009 massacre of 157 people and the rape of 100 women. The pardon followed a recent government announcement of possible compensations for the massacre victims.
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Guinean President Mamadi Doumbouya Pardons Former President Moussa Dadis
11:46 29.03.2025 (Updated: 12:11 31.03.2025) Ekaterina Shilova
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In September 2009, protesters at a stadium were demonstrating against Camara's presidential bid. Soldiers opened fire on them, causing serious injuries, and raped numerous women. The military leader had staged a coup the previous year.
Current Guinean
President Mamadi Doumbouya pardoned former President Moussa Dadis Camara on Friday, according to a presidential decree.
The former president was pardoned for "health reasons," presidential spokesman Amara Camara said.
Camara was sentenced to 20 years in prison after being found guilty of
crimes against humanity by the Dixinn Criminal Court in 2024 for his role in the 2009 massacre of 157 people and the rape of 100 women.
The pardon followed a recent government announcement of possible compensations for the massacre victims.
