On December 7, the mutineers highlighted deep-seated problems within the institution, issues that soldiers had raised for years. The fighting during this failed coup appeared to have been more intense and deadly than the official tally released by Benin's authorities.

COTONOU: Benin jailed on Tuesday around 30 people, most of them soldiers, accused of links to a thwarted coup attempt this month, legal sources told AFP, while several mutineers…

On December 7, the mutineers highlighted deep-seated problems within the institution, issues that soldiers had raised for years. The fighting during this failed coup appeared to…