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A photo of Jean-Claude Pivi, known as “Coplan,” in full military regalia  at the ceremony marking the 51st anniversary of Guinea Independence Day on October 2, 2009 at the Martyrs Square of Conakry.

Then Captain Jean-Claude Pivi, known as “Coplan” attends the ceremony marking the 51st anniversary of Guinea Independence Day on October 2, 2009 at the Martyrs Square of Conakry.

Photo by Seyllou Diallo/AFP via Getty Images.

Former Guinean Military Leader to Serve Life Sentence for Brutal Massacre Following Recapture

Claude Pivi was broken out of jail in a raid allegedly led by his son during the landmark trial of his role in the 2009 massacre.