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Former Sierra Leone President Ernest Bai Koroma Facing Treason Charges: ECOWAS Intervenes

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Former President charged with treason as ECOWAS secures temporary asylum, causing uproar in Sierra Leone. Dive into the dramatic events surrounding the ex-leader.

Former President of Sierra Leone, Ernest Bai Koroma, is currently facing treason charges following his alleged involvement in a failed coup attempt. The situation escalated when gunmen raided a military armoury and prisons, leading to the release of nearly 2,000 inmates. Despite denying any links to the attack, Koroma has been dragged to court by the current Bio-led government, stirring up political turmoil in the country.

Amid the chaos, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) stepped in to secure temporary asylum for Koroma, triggering mixed reactions from the public. The ex-president's appearance in court on treason charges further fueled speculation and controversy, with many questioning the motives behind the accusations.

Sierra Leone continues to be embroiled in the aftermath of the alleged coup attempt, with Ernest Bai Koroma at the center of the storm. As the legal battle unfolds, tensions rise, and the political landscape of the country undergoes significant shifts.

In a surprising turn of events, the former President of Sierra Leone, Ernest Bai Koroma, finds himself entangled in a web of accusations and legal proceedings, casting a shadow over his legacy. The repercussions of these events extend beyond national borders, drawing international attention to the unfolding drama in the West African nation.

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Ecowas secures 'temporary' asylum for treason-charged former ... (News24)

The Economic Community of West African States has secued a get-out-of-jail-free card for former Sierra Leone president Ernest Bai Koroma, who is facing ...

Ernest Bai Koroma: Sierra Leone ex-president charged with treason ... (BusinessGhana)

Last November, gunmen broke into a military armoury and several prisons in Freetown, freeing almost 2,000 inmates. He has denied any involvement in the attack ...

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More disgrace for Sierra Leone as President Bio reneges on ... (Sierra Leone Telegraph)

Former President Koroma was dragged to court yesterday by the Bio-led government, where he was charged with four counts of treason, despite calls from ECOWAS ...

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Sierra Leone's ex-president set to appear in court on treason charges (Financial Times)

Ernest Bai Koroma accused of involvement in last year's failed plot to unseat his successor.

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Sierra Leone ex-president charged over 'coup attempt' (Jacaranda FM)

Sierra Leone on Wednesday charged former president Ernest Bai Koroma with treason and other offences for his alleged role in what authorities have called an ...

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AFRICA/SIERRA LEONE - Failed coup: After being indicted, former ... (Agenzia Fides)

Freetown (Agenzia Fides) - The former President of Sierra Leone, Ernest Bai Koroma, was indicted yesterday, January 3, on four counts, including treason, ...

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Former President of Sierra Leone โ€“ Ernest Bai Koroma charged with ... (Global News Network)

Sierra Leone's former President Ernest Bai Koroma, whose APC party ruled the country from 2007 to 2018, has been charged with four counts of treason, ...

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