Over the jailbreak of former junta commander Moussa Dadis Camara and two others, Guinea has fired more than 60 military and prison authorities.
Camara was snatched from a prison in the capital, Conakry, on Saturday, but he was returned in custody by the end of the day following a countrywide manhunt.
Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, commander of the Junta, announced on Sunday that he had sacked the military and jail authorities for “breach of employment and misconduct.”
The guys who were released are presently on trial for their suspected participation in the deaths of over 150 people and the rape of over 100 women during a rally in the city in 2009.
In an interview with the BBC, Camara’s lawyer claimed he was taken against his will, saying the former leader has confidence in Guinea’s judicial system
Camara came to power in a 2008 coup, staying in power until 2010 when Alpha Conde became the country’s first freely elected president.
Following several terms in office, Conde was overthrown in a 2021 coup by Doumbouya who has led the country since then.
