Sierra Leone Court Grants Former President Koroma Permission for Medical Travel Amid Treason Charges
Former President Ernest Bai Koroma, facing treason charges for his alleged involvement in a failed coup in November, has been permitted to travel abroad for medical reasons by a Sierra Leone court. The High Court approved the decision, allowing Koroma, who has been under house Reprievarrest, to visit Nigeria for a maximum of three months. The case will now proceed on March 6. While the government is committed to the court ruling, it emphasizes that the case remains open, with updates on Koroma’s health to be sent during his absence. Concerns persist about potential tensions amid Koroma’s indictment, stemming from a disputed June election.
