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In the aftermath of a daring jailbreak that resulted in the escape of former dictator Moussa Dadis Camara and left nine individuals dead, Guinea's junta has initiated a sweeping purge, dismissing 60 soldiers and prison officers from the security services, officials revealed on Monday.
This audacious operation unfolded on Saturday when a group of heavily armed commandos stormed the prison in Conakry, the capital city, in the early hours.
Their mission: to liberate Camara and three other former senior officials currently on trial for their involvement in a 2009 massacre during Camara's presidency.
Tragically, the raid claimed the lives of nine individuals, as indicated by a preliminary casualty count.
The circumstances surrounding the escape of Camara and the others remain shrouded in mystery, with uncertainty prevailing over whether they left voluntarily or were taken against their will, as their legal representatives have asserted.
This ongoing ambiguity adds an element of intrigue to the audacious escape and further complicates the broader political landscape in Guinea.
In the wake of this tumultuous incident, the ruling junta's decisive action to remove 60 security personnel underscores their commitment to restoring order and maintaining security within the country.
Guinea, still grappling with political instability and human rights concerns, faces the challenge of resolving the aftermath of the jailbreak and ensuring that justice prevails.
