Trial of September 28 in Guinea: Moussa Dadis Camara loses patience
Moussa Dadis Camara, leader of Guinea during the September 28, 2009 massacre in Conakry, speaks in court during the September 28 trial, December 12, 2022. © LAMARANA DJEBOU SOW / AFPTV
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Eighth appearance of Moussa Dadis Camara in Guinea.
The former head of the junta, in power during the massacre at the Conakry stadium, is still being questioned by lawyers for the civil parties.
He is one of the main defendants in this trial which tries to shed light on the murder, on September 28, 2009, of more than 150 people.
An opposition meeting had been crushed in blood by the Guinean security forces.
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An audience punctuated by the bursts of voice of Moussa Dadis Camara.
The ex-putschist no longer has the calm he displayed yesterday.
For his first appearance of the week, the former president had stuck to his guns.
This Tuesday, January 10, at times, he appeared destabilized, raising his voice against lawyer Halimatou Camara.
She asks if, after the massacre, an investigation was opened within the Ministry of Security.
“
I didn't need it
,” retorts Dadis, who assures us that the minister went from post to post at the time to recommend to the agents not to use their firearms.
“
That was more than enough
,” he concludes.
The lawyer continues: “
Were these human lives not important?
Situating responsibilities was not important?
Dadis's face twists in anger.
He shouts: “
Ask your question Madam, the question must be precise!
»
The word soon to the defense
On several occasions, the president of the court takes the floor to call the defendant to order.
"
Don't comment on questions!"
Moussa Dadis Camara frantically pats the desk behind which he sits.
"
I often tell you to wait because you are in a hurry
," said Ibrahima Sory 2 Tounkara to the former head of state.
You start talking when the person asking the question hasn't even finished yet
,” he explains.
Dadis is currently continuing to answer questions from civil party lawyers.
The president of the court should then give the floor to the defence.
To (re) listen ► Trial of September 28 in Guinea: “It is time for Moussa Dadis Camara to assume his responsibilities”
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