Forecariah, Guinea News

Guinea's military junta marked the first anniversary of takeover of power on Wednesday, with its interim leader vowing to end the political crisis by an early vote without promising to give up the rule, according to reports monitored here.

The United States said that the military junta in power in Guinea should be "held to account" for a September 28 massacre described by the United Nations as a crime against humanity.

A United Nations panel investigating the massacre and rape of unarmed protesters in Guinea three months ago said in a report released Monday that the nation's military ruler and some of his adjutants should be referred to the International Criminal Court for "crimes against humanity." The 60-page report, compiled by three African legal experts, ...

Fears are growing in Washington that Guinea's wounded junta leader Moussa Dadis Camara could return to Conakry and possibly trigger a civil war that could reignite west African conflicts.

In this Friday, Oct. 2, 2009 file photo, a man reacts, left, as he and others look for the bodies of family members and friends at the capital's main mosque, where 57 bodies were put on display days after security forces opened fire on pro-democracy protesters at a Sept.

In Guinea's capital, Conakry, family members cry after identifying the body of a relative killed on September 28, 2009, when security forces fired on opposition supporters as they marched to and later held a rally in the September 28 Stadium.

In this Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009 photo, 20-year-old widow Khadiatou Barry displays a cell phone image showing the body of her husband Alpha Oumar Diallo lying beside others at the stadium where security forces fired on pro-democracy demonstrators Sept.

A Guinean renegade soldier who attempted to assassinate the country's military junta leader early this month has for the first time spoken out and claimed responsibility for the act.

Lt Toumba Diakite was suspected of shooting Moussa Dadis Camara A Guinean soldier has admitted shooting junta leader Captain Moussa Dadis Camara, telling French media he felt "betrayed" by his former boss.

Guinea's military junta has vowed to fight and repel any "preventive deployment" of troops in the country as the international community has recommended.

During his 11 months in power, Guinean strongman Moussa Dadis Camara, an army captain turned head of state, has been famous for his rants on television.

SHOOTING: As the military leader lay in hospital after an assassination attempt, ECOWAS urged the junta to put in a transitional authority and call elections AP, CONAKRY Tuesday, Dec 08, 2009, Page 6 A regional African bloc on Sunday called for Guinea to return to civilian rule as the junta s No.

's junta and the opposition have reached an impasse after the military leadership announced it would pull out until its leader Captain Moussa Dadis Camara had recovered from a murder bid.

Brussels, Dec 9, 2009 - - At an official ceremony held in Brussels' historic "Grand-Place" today, the CEOs of the Star Alliance member airlines welcomed Brussels Airlines to the family.

The No. 2 of Guinea's military junta has made his first public speech since the attempted assassination of the country's military strongman during a televised address to the army.

Guinea president Moussa Dadis Camara, with Toumba Diakite in the background. Photograph: Seyllou/AFP/Getty Images Guinea has accused France of complicity in the shooting of its de facto president as the hunt for the would-be assassin threatened to spiral out of control.

RENEGADE SOLDIER: The arrests came a day after the Guinea s junta announced a toll-free number people could call with tips on the whereabouts of a wanted lieutenant AP , CONAKRY Wednesday, Dec 09, 2009, Page 6 Commando units loyal to the wounded leader of Guinea s military junta have swept through neighborhoods near the capital, arresting civilians ...

Guinea's communications minister on Tuesday accused the French secret service of being complicit in an assassination attempt against the West African country's leader.

Conakry, Dec 7 The Economic Community of West African States urged the military junta in Guinea to step down and restore the civilian government.

Moussa Dadis Camara, the military leader of the West African nation of Guinea, was shot and wounded in an attack on his presidential convoy, an official said.