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Sierra Leone Drops Ex-President's Treason Charges
world · BBC NewsSierra Leone's government has dropped charges against former President Ernest Bai Koroma, who was arrested for his alleged involvement in a 2023 attempted coup. Koroma has consistently denied the allegations. The ex-president can now return to his home country after being allowed to seek medical attention in exile.
At a glance
- Sierra Leone's government dropped treason charges against former President Ernest Bai Koroma.
- Koroma was arrested in connection with a 2023 attempted coup and had been living in exile.
- The ex-president can now return to Sierra Leone after being allowed to seek medical attention abroad.