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Justice is finally being served in Guinea. The “September 28, 2009 trial” has, since it started in September 2022, been inviting victims and witnesses of the massacre at Conakry Stadium to relate their tragic experiences. It took 13 years for the accused, including Moussa Dadis Camara – who was head of state in 2009 – to finally face trial. This national trial is closely followed by Guineans, as this event deeply impacted them. Justice Info’s articles address this current event that engages citizens and the country in discussions about its political future and the rule of law. Our correspondents decode the information on site and our experts provide insightful, independent analyses on matters of justice.

Moussa Dadis Camara exposes his version of events (for the Conkary stadium massacre in 2009) during the September 28 trial in Guinea.

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Dadis Camara before a Guinean court: "What forgiveness will I ask for?”

This is the appearance that all Guineans have been waiting for. Will Moussa Dadis Camara, head of the junta at the time of the 2009 Conakry stadium massacre, acknowledge his responsibility after being implicated by some of his co-accused? The former leader denies everything of which he is accused.

By Matthias Raynal (our correspondent in Conakry)