Three doctors in Guinea have been found guilty in the death of a young lady who was raped in hospital, according to AFP. M’Mah Sylla, a 25-year-old secretary, died in Tunisia in 2021 after being evacuated for care after being raped in a Guinean hospital, according to a government statement at the time.
A criminal judge in a Conakry suburb found Daniel Lamah, Patrice Lamah, and Celestin Millimouno guilty of assault and battery resulting in death without purpose, as well as abortion. The doctors, Millimouno and Patrice Lamah were both also found guilty of rape. While Sebory Cisse, a fourth doctor, was found guilty of endangering others. Charges of administering harmful substances were dismissed against all four.
According to AFP, Patrice Lamah and Daniel Lamah were each sentenced to 15 years in jail, while Cisse was sentenced to one year. Millimouno, who is currently on the run, was condemned to 20 years in prison. An arrest warrant was issued for him.
Sylla’s murder sparked outrage on social media, prompting online petitions and the use of the hashtag “Justice for M’Mah Sylla.”