Jailed Guinean teen dies in custody after sickle cell crisis, family says

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A 17-year-old boy named Mamadou Djouma Bah died after developing sickle cell complications while serving a prison sentence in Guinea. He had been arrested and convicted of exam fraud earlier this month. His father disclosed the cause of death, raising concerns about the teenager's welfare while in custody. The case has drawn attention to the consequences of imprisoning young people with serious medical conditions.

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