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U.S. Army Was Training Guinean Soldiers When They Launched Military Coup

HeadlineSep 13, 2021

The New York Times reports Guinean soldiers were being trained by U.S. Army Special Forces last weekend when they staged a coup that ousted former President Alpha Condé, replacing him with a military leader. The U.S. has denied involvement in the coup, despite training those who carried it out. Guinea holds major mineral deposits including gold, iron ore and bauxite, and China is its biggest trading partner. Last week, the Economic Community of West African States suspended Guinea following the military coup.

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