Teen jailed for exam cheating in Guinea dies after sickle cell complications, father says
Summary
A 17-year-old student in Guinea died after being arrested and jailed for cheating during a national exam. The teenager, who had sickle cell disease, fell ill in prison and later died in hospital, prompting calls for an investigation into his treatment.Key Facts
- Mamadou Djouma Bah was arrested for using his phone during Guinea’s national school-leaving exam.
- He had sickle cell disease, a condition causing abnormal red blood cells that can lead to pain and serious health problems.
- He was sentenced to six months in prison, with one month to serve immediately.
- While in prison, his health worsened, and he was transferred to a hospital.
- His father said the boy told him “Dad, I’m dying” before he died at home soon after hospital discharge.
- Officials say he died under medical care, but his family claims he did not get adequate treatment in detention.
- Education Minister Alpha Bacar Barry expressed sadness and condolences.
- Students have protested, demanding the release of other detained students accused of cheating.
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