South African Mercenaries Accused of Training Guinean Junta

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By Adebayo Somuyiwa

Published: November 21, 2009

South African Mercenaries Accused of Training Guinean Junta

By Adebayo Somuyiwa

The US says it has evidence that Guinea’s military junta is being trained by South African mercenaries. William Fitzgerald, US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Africa, said South African mercenaries have been seen at a training camp south of the capital Conakry. Guinea’s military regime came under fierce criticism after the army opened fire on anti-government protesters in September. Human rights groups say more than 150 people were killed when troops fired on the crowd. South Africa’s director general of international relations, Ayanda Ntsaluba, said he is taking the allegations seriously and would investigate the matter. South African law prohibits mercenary tactics. Last month the UN created a tribunal to investigate the killings that took place on the 28th September.

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