By: Lydia Polgreen; Full Article May Be Read Here
"This mutual loathing had both personal and tribal roots. General Tagme Na Waie was from the Balante tribe, which dominates the army. Mr. Vieira came from the less important Papel tribe. The general claimed that Mr. Vieira’s government had once tortured him by shocking his testicles with an electric device. Mr. Vieira suspected the general of undermining his power and threatening his rule."
Tuesday, March 10
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