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It faced sanctions over its original plan for a 3-year transfer of power

CONAKRY, Oct 21, 2022 (BSS/AFP) - Guinea's top prosecutor is calling for a crackdown on the organisers and participants of

Guinea junta agrees return to civilian rule in 2 years: ECOWAS

Thirteen years to the day after the Conakry stadium massacre, the trial of the alleged perpetrators is scheduled to begin this Wednesday, September 28. In 2009, the crackdown on protesters left at least 156 people dead. More than one hundred women were raped. This is a challenge for the country's justice system and the culmination of an uneven process. It is also a political opportunity for the head of the military junta, whose regime has recently tightened up.

Thirteen years after the 2009 massacre at a stadium in the Guinean capital, Conakry, the trial of dozen of suspects will get underway later this week, including the country’s former military coup-leader, Moussa Dadis Camara.

Those targeted include all members of the National Committee of the Rally for Development junta, including its leader Col. Mamady Doumbouya.

The West African state of Guinea on Friday announced that the long-awaited trial over a 2009 massacre will begin on 28 September, 13 years to the day after an event that marked a turning point in its history.

The West African state of Guinea on Friday announced that the long-awaited trial over a 2009 massacre will begin on September 28, 13 years to the day after an event that marked a turning point in its history

Guinea will prosecute former prime minister Ibrahima Kassory Fofana over the alleged embezzlement of more than $4 million in public funds intended for economic, political and social programmes, the justice ministry said.

Guinea to prosecute ex PM Ibrahima Fofana over alleged embezzlement