Defense Seeks Acquittals in Ivory Coast Attack Trial
A trial is happening in April 2024. Forty-five people are on trial for terrorism. The trial involves an attack in Kafolo, Ivory Coast, in 2020.
The trial concerns a group linked to Al-Qaeda. This group carried out an attack in Kafolo, Ivory Coast. Fourteen Ivorian army soldiers died in the attack. The prosecutor wants life sentences for the accused. The defense team is asking for the accused to be found not guilty.
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Trial for Kafolo Attack
A trial is ongoing for 45 people accused of terrorism.
Attack in 2020
The attack happened in Kafolo, Ivory Coast in 2020.
Al-Qaeda Linked Group
The attack was carried out by a group linked to Al-Qaeda.
14 Ivorian Army Deaths
The attack caused 14 deaths among the Ivorian army.
Defense Seeks Acquittals
The defense team wants some of the accused to be cleared.