Guinea Junta Pardons Ex-Dictator Convicted for 2009 Massacre

Moussa Dadis Camara, sentenced for crimes against humanity, is released for 'health reasons' as junta pledges reparations for victims.

Moussa Dadis Camara, Guinea's former leader, was pardoned by the ruling junta despite his 2024 conviction for crimes against humanity in the 2009 stadium massacre.
The massacre, which occurred during a pro-democracy rally, left at least 156 dead and over 100 women raped, marking one of Guinea's darkest historical events.
Camara's pardon was justified on 'health reasons,' according to a decree read on state television by the junta's spokesperson, General Amara Camara.
The junta announced it would implement reparations for victims, with compensation ranging from $23,100 to $173,300 depending on individual cases.
The decision has reignited concerns about justice and accountability, as critics highlight the junta's broader governance issues, including restrictions on freedoms and suppression of dissent.