Sierra Leone: Clashes erupt as Sierra Leone celebrates Independence Day

Last updated: 09/12/2019

Police fired guns and teargas at the headquarters of an opposition party and arrested supporters during celebrations for Sierra Leone’s Independence Day on Wednesday.

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Sierra Leone: Clashes erupt as Sierra Leone celebrates Independence Day

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