Last updated: 18 march, 2010 - 17:30 GMT

Coup plotters charged

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A group of senior Gambian military officials have been charged with treason for allegedly trying to overthrow President Yayah Jammeh in a coup.

Today's accused were arrested late last year and their charges come after a series of arrests of high profile people over the past few months.

The BBC's Tidiane Sy has been monitoring the story from neighbouring Senegal.

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