Guinea Stadium Massacre Trial Marches On

After Hearing Accused, Victims Take the Stand

This week, the first major phase of the landmark domestic trial of crimes committed during Guinea‘s 2009 stadium massacre concluded.

The trial – taking place before a three-judge panel in the capital, Conakry – examines one of the most brutal incidents in Guinea’s history. On September 28, 2009, Guinean security forces opened fire on peaceful demonstrators during a pro-democracy rally, leaving more than 150 dead. Security forces raped and gang raped…