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Gambia court sentences soldier to 12 years in prison for leading foiled coup

Gambia court sentences soldier to 12 years in prison for leading foiled coup

GAMBIA'S high court sentenced a soldier to 12 years in prison for leading a foiled coup last year against President Adama Barrow's administration. Eight soldiers were charged with treason and conspiracy in January for their role in a December 21, 2022 coup attempt in the West African nation of 2.5 million people almost entirely surrounded by Senegal. Two civilians and a police officer were also charged with concealment of treason and conspiracy to commit a felony. Seven, including the two civilians and the officer, were acquitted and released mid-trial. The soldier accused of being the ringleader, Sanna Fadera, was found…
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