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FREETOWN, Aug 10 (Reuters) - A military court in Sierra Leone has sentenced 24 soldiers to lengthy prison terms for their roles in a failed attempt to overthrow the government of President Julius Maada Bio last November.

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[–] Don_Dickle@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Not to be a dumbass but how in the hell do people commit a coup? I mean they have to be organized , get weapons, get followers who want to do it and more. Kind of seem like if you are doing a piss poor job with your government than you should be seeing this from a mile out.

[–] jewbacca117@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

Yea, I would want a lot more than 27 people on my side if I was doing some couping. Articles paywalled so I didn't see the rest of it.