A United Nations investigation has concluded that the military rulers of the West African country of Guinea were responsible for the slaughter at an opposition rally at the end of September.

During the rally in the capital Conakry, more than 150 opposition supporters died when security forces opened fire on them. The report adds that more than 100 women later became the victims “rape and other sexual violence.”

The UN investigators called the events “crimes against humanity” and said there is enough evidence to believe the leader of the military junta, Moussa Dadis Camara, was behind the violence. The investigators have called on the International Criminal Court in The Hague to take action against Mr Camara and several of the country’s other leaders.

Mr Camara seized control of Guinea in December 2008, following the death of former leader Lansana Conté. At the beginning of this month, he was injured during an attack on his life. He is currently in Morocco, where he is undergoing medical treatment.

Photo of Moussa Dadis Camara from Wikimedia Commons