Guinea's Ex-Junta Leader Recaptured After Daring Prison Escape
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Former military leader of Guinea, Moussa Dadis Camara, has been recaptured and returned to prison after a jailbreak attempt. His lawyer denies that Camara willingly participated in the escape, stating that he was kidnapped by armed men. The heavily armed commando also freed two other former officials who are currently on trial alongside Camara. The army described the operation as an attempt to sabotage government reforms and reaffirmed its commitment to the current authorities. Camara has been detained since September 2022 and is facing charges related to a 2009 attack on civilians.
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