Sierra Leone's Turmoil: Attacks, Arrests, and Escapes
TL;DR
Fresh gunfire was heard in a suburb of Sierra Leone's capital, Freetown, as security forces searched for suspects linked to a jailbreak and a failed attack on a military barracks that resulted in over 13 deaths. Dozens of inmates escaped during the jailbreak, and a manhunt is underway to recapture them. The country has imposed a nationwide curfew, and flights have been disrupted at Freetown International Airport. The motive behind the attacks is still under investigation, and the international community has condemned the violence.
Topics:worldsecurityconflict#gunfire#jailbreak#manhunt#military-barracks#securityconflict#sierra-leone
- Panic in Sierra Leone amid fresh gunfire following attacks on military barracks CNN
- Sierra Leone Announces Arrest of 13 Military Officials in 'Attempted Coup' The New York Times
- Twenty killed, inmates escape in Sierra Leone attack Reuters
- Curfew partially lifted in SLeone capital after clashes killed 13 soldiers Bangkok Post
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