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SECTION 279 — Assault Occasioning Grievous Harm

In French Coups avec blessures graves

(1) Whoever by force or interference unintentionally causes to another the injuries described in section 277 of this Code shall be punished with imprisonment for from 5 (five) to 10 (ten) years and in a fit case with fine of from CFAF 5 000 (five thousand) to CFAF 500 000 (five hundred thousand). (2) Where use is made of a weapon, of any explosive, corrosive or toxic substance, of poison, or of any act of witchcraft, magic or divination, the imprisonment shall be from 5 (six) to 15 (fifteen) years.
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ARTICLE 279 — Coups avec blessures graves

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