desertion
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Guinea's President Mamadi Doumbouya, 41, has dismissed more than 170 soldiers for "desertion", including a colonel who helped him seize power in a coup in 2021.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
The charges included voluntary surrender, attempting to voluntarily surrender and desertion from a military unit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 22, 2025
Her father’s desertion dealt a crushing blow to Barbara, who adored him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2025
It was a turning point in a youth-led uprising that started on September 25: Rajoelina fled the country that weekend, impeached days later for desertion of duty.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2025
Cluny might also take a lenient view of his desertion if he could distinguish himself during the battle.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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