United Nations’ Report Recommends Trial for Guinea’s Military Leader

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By Seyi Oduyela

Published: January 2, 2010

 

 

United Nations’ Report Recommends Trial for Guinea’s Military Leader

Seyi Oduyela/Washington, DC

Guinea’s military leader, Captain Moussa Dadis Camara, should be charged with crimes against humanity over the killings of opposition protestors, according to a leaked UN report. The report backs up claims by human rights groups that the army carried out mass killings at a protest in the capital Conakry in September. The report said it could identify 156 people who were killed at the protest – contradicting claims from the ruling junta than fewer than 60 people died. It also concluded at least 109 girls and women were subjected to rape, sexual mutilation or kidnap for repeated rape. The UN report, based on 600 interviews, holds Captain Camara responsible and recommends those directly involved to be tried.

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