Sierra Leone: 'I Was Very Proud to Serve My Country'

The 14th accused person in the ongoing trial of alleged army mutineers yesterday told the court martial that he was very much proud to serve his country since he was enlisted in the Army at a crucial moment in 1999, when the 11-year-old armed conflict was at its peak.

14 military officers were charged to court for multiple counts of mutiny, although 9th accused Corporal Gibao Kamara was acquitted and discharged after the Judge Advocate ruled he had "no case to answer". Yet Captain Prince Sesay is still being referred to as the 14th accused even though 13 soldiers are currently being tried.

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