Guinea detains neighbor’s soldiers

Sierra Leonean troops reportedly set up camp and raised their nation’s flag in a disputed border zone

Guinea’s military has confirmed the detention of 16 soldiers from neighboring Sierra Leone, the Guinean Ministry of National Defense reported on Wednesday, claiming they had crossed into the country without approval.

The ministry stated that the troops “set up a tent and raised their national flag” in the Koudaya area of the Faranah border region.