Moussa Dadis Camara

Moussa Dadis Camara is the former leader of Guinea's military junta. He rose to power in a 2008 coup. He is primarily known for his alleged involvement in the September 28, 2009 stadium massacre in Conakry, where security forces killed and raped hundreds of opposition supporters. He is newsworthy because recent news focuses on Aboubacar Diakité, also known as Toumba, his former aide-de-camp. Toumba, who was sentenced to 10 years for his role in the 2009 massacre, was recently hospitalized in intensive care and subsequently died while serving his sentence. These events bring renewed attention to Camara's alleged role in the massacre and the ongoing efforts to hold those responsible accountable. Camara's actions continue to be a significant point of contention in Guinean politics and justice.