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Adam Roberts: the Wonga Coup
By: Frontline
Posted: Jun 8 09
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Regions: Guinea
Issues: Armed conflict, Humanitarian, Mercenaries
The Economists Adam Roberts talks to Richard Dowden about the Wonga Coup an attempt by 64 alleged mercenaries, headed by former SAS officer Simon Mann, to overthrow the government of Equatorial Guinea.
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