"Sierra Leone Ex-President Koroma Faces Treason Charges for Coup Involvement"
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Sierra Leone's former President Ernest Bai Koroma has been charged with treason and misprision of treason for his alleged involvement in a failed coup attempt in November. The attack involved gunmen breaking into an armory and a prison, resulting in the escape of inmates and the death of 18 security personnel. This comes amid political tensions following the re-election of President Julius Maada Bio in a disputed vote.
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- Sierra Leone's former president charged with treason for alleged involvement in failed coup attempt The Associated Press
- Ernest Bai Koroma: Sierra Leone ex-president charged with treason over attempted coup BBC.com
- Sierra Leone charges ex-president's guard, 11 others over failed coup Reuters
- Sierra Leone charges ex-President Koroma with treason over failed coup Al Jazeera English
- Former Sierra Leone President charged with treason Premium Times
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