Guinea embargo over 'atrocities' 

Human rights groups say 157 people were killed in September's crackdown
West African states have imposed an arms embargo on Guinea over the mass shooting of opposition supporters.

It comes amid growing criticism of the junta, led by Captain Moussa Dadis Camara, which seized power in December.

The Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) condemned "atrocities" in September in which Guinean troops opened fire on an opposition rally at a stadium in the capital Conakry.

Human rights groups say 157 people died but the junta puts the toll at 57.

It says most of the victims were trampled to death rather than shot, as opposition activists say.

Human rights groups say soldiers raped and sexually abused women during the crackdown, and the International Criminal Court (ICC) has opened an investigation into the deaths.

The EU has called for Capt Camara to be tried for crimes against humanity, while the African Union has called for him to step down.

Banditry

An Ecowas statement issued on Saturday at the end of a special summit in Nigeria said: "In view of the atrocities that have been committed,  the authority decides to impose an arms embargo on Guinea".

The 15-member group called on its chairman, Nigerian President Umaru Yar'adua, to take "all necessary measures" to obtain the support of the African Union, European Union and United Nations to enforce the embargo.

CAPT MOUSSA DADIS CAMARA

Seized power in December 2008 as a little-known army captain
Promised democracy, but now shows signs of holding on to power
Increasingly erratic behaviour and public humiliation of officials


Guinea's erratic military ruler
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Former colonial power France has already said it will stop weapon sales to the military government.

France on Friday urged its nationals - thought to number some 2,500 - to leave the mineral-rich country.

The French foreign ministry said the security situation in Guinea had worsened since the 28 September protests.

"Banditry, in particular armed robberies, have increased and there is no short-term prospect that the situation will improve," said a statement on the ministry's website.

Criminals had been following travellers from the airport and then robbing them when they get home, it added.

Meanwhile, Guinea's information minister, Justin Morel Junior, became the third minister to step down in a week, saying he no longer had the "moral strength" to speak for the government.

After September's protest, Capt Camara pointed the finger of blame at "controllable soldiers", adding that the opposition should not have held a banned rally.

When he took over the country last year, Capt Camara promised he would not stand in an election he scheduled for next January.

But recently he has hinted he would stand, sparking widespread condemnation and opposition protests.


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The 15-member group called on its chairman, Nigerian President Umaru Yar'adua, to take "all necessary measures" to obtain the support of the African Union, European Union and United Nations to enforce the embargo

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Where was Yar Adua when police masacre the innocent civilian during Boko Haram uprising? That guy Boko Haram was shot at point blank range by Nigeria police. Nigerian are still waiting for the outcome of kangaroo investigation set up by the masterkiller himself. Not that I condone the actions of Boko Haram but what about the rule of law?

Ok

walata44:

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Where was Yar Adua when police masacre the innocent civilian during Boko Haram uprising? That guy Boko Haram was shot at point blank range by Nigeria police. Nigerian are still waiting for the outcome of kangaroo investigation set up by the masterkiller himself. Not that I condone the actions of Boko Haram but what about the rule of law?

That something of that nature happened in Nigeria does not mean Nigeria cannot tell him to stop what he is doing afterall the Boka Harram Leader was not innocent, He was a man that sanctioned the killings of innocent people in Maiduguri and other places if not that the Government came up quickly it would have amounted to a serious crisis in this country.

@Tapiya. Learn 2 shut ur mouth when words fail u.

Does arms embargo still work nowadays even when criminals in nigeria have illegal arms in their hand.,.,oops?!

Which of the yaraduas,turai or umoru?

When was the so called yaradua when some copers where slaughtered in the northern parts of the country,JOS precisely,when was he when many nigerians where slaughtered in libya,without normal trial,when was he when the so called nigerian police where killing innocent citizens,in the name of accidental discharge,the so called MR YARADUA IS chasing rat while his entire household is on fire,may GOD have mercy on nigeria.

Emmy c:

When was the so called yaradua when some copers where slaughtered in the northern parts of the country,JOS precisely,when was he when many nigerians where slaughtered in libya,without normal trial,when was he when the so called nigerian police where killing innocent citizens,in the name of accidental discharge,the so called MR YARADUA IS chasing rat while his entire household is on fire,may GOD have mercy on nigeria.

GOOD QUESTIONS!

as if that would make a difference

See who is talkin

Where was he when over 1000 Ijo civilians were slaughtered by Nigerian soldiers this year?

Will the embago campaign from Yar'adua make any difference?

Emmy c:

When was the so called yaradua when some copers where slaughtered in the northern parts of the country,JOS precisely,when was he when many nigerians where slaughtered in libya,without normal trial,when was he when the so called nigerian police where killing innocent citizens,in the name of accidental discharge,the so called MR YARADUA IS chasing rat while his entire household is on fire,may GOD have mercy on nigeria.

The man is confused as always.

@Tapiya, you must be sick like Yar Adua.

charity begins at home

na wa oh

When was the so called yaradua when some copers where slaughtered in the northern parts of the country,JOS precisely,when was he when many nigerians where slaughtered in libya,without normal trial,when was he when the so called nigerian police where killing innocent citizens,in the name of accidental discharge,the so called MR YARADUA IS chasing rat while his entire household is on fire,may GOD have mercy on nigeria.



Ref to wat this person said, where was he wen all this is going on, maybe is with Turai inside the bedroom

President Yardua a.k.a Go slow or Snail has failed the entirety of the the West Africa. Make dem comut the mumu for Ecowas presido put another person wey jafafa no be this mumu wey obasanjo put.

Ostrich neck,mind ur business.Is all well @ home.we hear of police brutalization and of trigger happy police daily.u see any thing do.Wats ur business with Guinea.With all our big brothers all dis years,where are we 2day

@Tapiya

if not that the Government came up quickly it would have amounted to a serious crisis in this country

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You are lucky, none of your family got killed by Nigeria police if it were, you would have being singing different tune.
The real criminal that deserve embargo is Yar Adua and the PDP. To start with, how many Nigerians lost there lives daily on the road? Money meant for road construction are being diverted to private account, what about simple malaria sickness.

He was a man that sanctioned the killings of innocent people in Maiduguri and other places if not that the Government came up quickly it would have amounted to a serious crisis in this country.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lhp9Y8rPhG8

Please watch this video and tell me how the killing of this unarmed man is justified.

When will Africa be free from the yoke of irresponsible and failed leadership?

Guys,

AM not exenorating Yar adua, He has been a bad experience for the country nigeria, We have seen lots of stuff that the guy has done against the Nigerian State, am not a FAN of his or even admire him for once, but when one sees the truth and keep quite because its your enemy, then you are inviting the same thing over your head. We have a situation In Nigeria, yea But we cannot keep quite while someone is Killing People openly when we are in a position to do something, where are the democrats that said he worst Democratic Government is better than the Best Military Junta? can we be reasonable for once here?

Tell them my bro, we always pretend things were ok wen we are dying in Nigeria, the leaders are doing nothing to increase the welfare of the masses. Just luk at wat they are sharing as EXCESS CRUDE OIL in todays news paper? $2b!, no be wetin dem go use do the next election be dat?, instead of working on roads, ASUU, security and the rest, they are busy sharing excess crude money.

Money wey dem go die put!

Hmmm,

Thats funny, but you know for sure whoever is sending the message is taking a step in te right direction.

MrCrackles:

I wonder. . .
Yaradua wants to feel the part but we all know he is as clueless and dumb as a fuckwit!
But come to think of it, it could be Turai sending out the message or what do you guys think?

LOL

Just the pot trying to call the kettle black

The 8th of the 7-point agenda! LOL

Fuc.k Yaradua
Fuc.k his weak bones
Fuc.k his cabinet.