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Amnesty granted for 2023 coup and 2019 conspiracy attempts in Gabon

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In a move aimed at fostering national unity, Gabon’s Council of Ministers has adopted a sweeping amnesty order covering participants in the 2023 coup and a failed 2019 uprising.

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  • Gabon announced an amnesty for those involved in the 2023 coup and 2019 uprising. 7s
  • Key figures, including Kelly Ondo-Biang, are set to be released. 13s
  • The amnesty aims to promote national reconciliation. 22s
  • President Oligi Nguema is pursuing economic reforms targeting 10 percent growth. 28s
  • Certain job sectors will be reserved for Gabonese citizens to protect local employment. 50s
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