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Witnesses Testify In Ivory Coast Coup Plot Trial

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An additional 17 people received 20-year prison sentences for participating in a terrorist conspiracy aimed at providing logistical support for attacks. Abdelhaï Ben-Maité, the lawyer for the civil parties, commented on the verdicts. Judges issued life sentences to six defendants for acts of terrorism during a trial in Ivory Coast. The trial involved a total of 45 defendants, according to civil party lawyer Abdelhaï Ben-Maité. A court in Abidjan has issued life sentences following a terrorism trial. Lawyer Mohamed Lamin Kone expressed satisfaction with the decision. The outcome follows a trial involving various conclusions regarding criminal attitudes in the region. The trial addressed criminal activities that resulted in casualties among defense and security forces on the front lines. The state maintains a commitment to fighting these criminal activities.

An additional 17 people received 20-year prison sentences for participating in a terrorist conspiracy aimed at providing logistical support for attacks. Abdelhaï Ben-Maité, the lawyer for the civil parties, commented on the verdicts. Judges issued life sentences to six defendants for acts of terrorism during a trial in Ivory Coast. The trial involved a total of 45 defendants, according to civil party lawyer Abdelhaï Ben-Maité. A court in Abidjan has issued life sentences following a terrorism trial. Lawyer Mohamed Lamin Kone expressed satisfaction with the decision. The outcome follows a trial involving various conclusions regarding criminal attitudes in the region. The trial addressed criminal activities that resulted in casualties among defense and security forces on the front lines. The state maintains a commitment to fighting these criminal activities. Witnesses provided testimony at the Abidjan High Court regarding an alleged coup attempt from late 2025. The testimony included accounts from three bank employees and one protected member of the military police. A military witness testified to an investigation establishing links between the accused and Colonel Mohamed Al-Sainte-Ma-Hajj, who is described as the mastermind of the plot.

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RFI Afrique

“Condamnation à la perpétuité pour actes de terrorisme. Les juges ont donc dépassé les attentes du parquet qui ciblait seulement cinq prévenus.”

RFI Monde

“Le tribunal condamne par ailleurs 17 personnes à 20 ans de prison pour participation à une entente terroriste en vue de commettre des actes terroristes.”

RFI Monde

“Condamnation à la perpétuité pour actes de terrorisme. Les juges ont donc dépassé les attentes du parquet qui ciblait seulement cinq prévenus.”

RFI Afrique

“Abdelhaïb el-Meïté, l'avocat des partis civils, ces condamnations sont justifiées.”

RFI Monde

“Pour mettre Abdelhaï Ben-Maité, l'avocat des partis civils, ces condamnations. 21 personnes ont été acquittées à l'issue de l'audience.”

RFI Monde

“21 personnes ont été acquittées à l'issue de l'audience, maître Mohamed Laminconé, avocat comide office, se réjouit de cette décision.”

RFI Monde

“Trois employés de banques et un membre de la police militaire dont l'identité est protégée ont été entendus par la haute Cour d'Abidjan, le témoin militaire en particulier, a évoqué une enquête ayant permis d'établir des liens entre les accusés et le colonel Mohamed...”

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