Sierra Leone Sentences 24 Soldiers to Lengthy Prison Terms for Failed Coup
Military court convicts soldiers for attempting to overthrow President Bio, with sentences up to 120 years.
- A seven-member jury found the soldiers guilty after an 8-month trial.
- The attempted coup in November led to the death of 18 security personnel.
- The soldiers faced 88 charges including mutiny, murder, and aiding the enemy.
- Former President Ernest Bai Koroma was charged but later granted medical leave.
- The verdict follows the sentencing of 11 civilians for their roles in the coup.
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