A 17-year-old boy in Guinea who was arrested and sentenced to prison for exam cheating has died from complications of sickle cell disease, according to his father. Mamadou Djouma Bah was taken into custody earlier this month and sentenced for fraud related to school examinations. His father told local media that his son suffered from sickle cell disease, a genetic blood disorder that can cause severe pain and organ damage. The exact circumstances of his death have not been fully disclosed, but the father attributed it to complications from the illness while in detention. The case has drawn attention to the treatment of juvenile offenders and the conditions in Guinea’s prison system. Sickle cell disease is common in parts of West Africa, including Guinea, and requires ongoing medical care. Bah's family is seeking answers and has called for an investigation into the events leading up to his death. Officials have not yet released an official statement on the matter. The incident highlights the challenges faced by individuals with chronic health conditions in custody.