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President Biya's Bodyguards Guilty of Attacking Swiss Reporter

Six members of Cameroon President Paul Biya's security team were arrested in Geneva for an alleged assault on a journalist who was covering a demonstration by opponents of the leader. The men were found guilty of coersion, damage to property, and illegal appropriation, and received suspended sentences of at least three months.

Rick Bajornas/UN

President Paul Biya (file photo).

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