Guinea’s Ruler Flown to Doctors in Morocco
LAGOS, Nigeria — Guinea’s military ruler Capt. Moussa Dadis Camara was flown to Morocco for medical treatment on Friday, a day after he survived an apparent assassination attempt, dealing another blow to the stability of the tiny, mineral-rich nation in West Africa.
Guinea’s ruling military junta, the National Council for Democracy and Development, placed troops at the airport and throughout the capital city, Conakry, according to Western diplomats. CNDD officials said the situation was under control.
Capt. Camara was flown out of Guinea on a plane provided by Burkina Faso President Blaise Compaore, according to a senior aid worker who has spoken with diplomats in Conakry.
Government officials said Capt. Camara was shot by Abubakar “Toumba” Diakite, the commander of the presidential guard and a former top aide. President Compaore, who has been leading international mediation efforts to quell Guinea’s political crisis, said Capt. Camara would need an operation to treat his wounds, Reuters reported.