Teen jailed for exam cheating in Guinea dies after sickle cell complications, father says

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Mamadou Djouma Bah, a 17-year-old from Guinea, died after being arrested for exam cheating, and his father blames the authorities for his death. Djouma was convicted of cheating and sentenced to six months in prison, with five months suspended. His health deteriorated while in detention, leading to his transfer to a hospital where he later died. Human rights organizations are calling for an independent investigation into the circumstances of his death.