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Sierra Leone drops treason charge against ex-president over attempted coup

Sierra Leone drops treason charge against ex-president over attempted coup
BBC World Wednesday 15 July 2026, 10:44 UTC 1 min read
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Ernest Bai Koroma was arrested in 2023 after gunmen broke into an armoury and some jails, freeing inmates.

Ernest Bai Koroma was arrested in 2023 after gunmen broke into an armoury and some jails, freeing inmates.
Sierra Leone (PERSON) Ernest Bai Koroma (PERSON)
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