Guinea: Convicted Guinea Stadium Massacre Figure Dies in Custody

Aboubacar Sidiki Diakité, a key figure convicted of crimes against humanity in Guinea’s 2009 stadium massacre, has died in custody due to a medical emergency.

He was serving a 10-year sentence for his role in the violence in Conakry, where more than 150 people were killed. At least 109 women were also raped. While in custody, Diakité remained a controversial figure, creating a political party and attempting to run for president.

According to the prison administration, Diakité was declared…