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Seychelles Truth Commission: elusive truth on coup d’Etat killings

Seychelles Truth Commission: elusive truth on coup d’Etat killings

Why were two killings on June 5, 1977, the day of France-Albert René’s coup d’Etat, not investigated and prosecuted? And why did the families never receive compensation from the national Fund? On February 14, the Seychelles Truth, Reconciliation and National Unity Commission sought clarification from the country’s Attorney General, Frank Ally. And many mysteries remain.

By Patsy Athanase

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