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Guinean President Mamadi Doumbouya Pardons Former President Moussa Dadis

11:46, 29 March 2025
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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.
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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.
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