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Benin arrests son of former president: sources

Former president of Benin Thomas Boni Yayi is pictured during a meeting with the presidents of Togo and Ivory Coast at the presidential residence in Abidjan on April 18, 2016. [AFP]

Chabi Yayi, son of former Beninese president and current opposition figure Thomas Boni Yayi, was arrested early Sunday at his home, according to several of his relatives.

No reason was given for the arrest which comes a week after a foiled coup attempt.

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