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March 26, 2026
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Army commander convicted of Guinea stadium massacre dies in prison

Army commander convicted of Guinea stadium massacre dies in prison

Aboubacar Sidiki Diakité - also known as Toumba - died early on Wednesday in hospital following a medical emergency, the prison administration said. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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One of the key military figures convicted for his role in Guinea's 2009 stadium massacre, Aboubacar Sidiki Diakité, also known as Toumba, has died in custody.

  • Diakité was serving a 10-year sentence for his involvement in the atrocity that killed over 150 people.
  • He was the commander of the presidential guard and a close ally of Guinea's then military ruler, Moussa Dadis Camara.
  • His death has sparked mixed reactions, with some experts stating that "the full truth died with him."

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