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Sierra Leone Drops Treason Charge Against Former President
Sierra Leone has dropped the treason charge against its former president, Ernest Bai Koroma, which was related to an alleged attempted coup. The decision was announced by authorities, ending the legal proceedings against him.
15 Jul, 10:44 — 15 Jul, 12:22
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BBCHigh25d ago
Sierra Leone drops treason charge against ex-president over attempted coup
Ernest Bai Koroma was arrested in 2023 after gunmen broke into an armoury and some jails, freeing inmates.
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Sierra Leone drops treason charge against ex-president over attempted coup
Sierra Leone's government has dropped its charges, including treason, against ex-President Ernest Bai Koroma, who was arrested in connection with an attempted coup nearly three years ago.
By Emmanuel Tetteh
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First report: BBC · 15 Jul, 10:44|Full coverage: 2 · 2h|Window: 2h
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