A capital laid waste

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The civil war in Sierra Leone continues, as rebels have been pushed out of the country's capital, Freetown. However, they are unlikely to be defeated in the short term. The government has the support of a West African force which is dominated by Nigerians. Civilians have been killed and children abducted by rebels. The new round of fighting has led to a view that negotiations will have to take place.

International Affairs, Military Action, Sierra Leone, Military aspects, Civil war, Military operations

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A far-off country

Article Abstract:

British Foreign Secretary Robin Cook denies knowledge of British mercenaries being involved in a coup that overthrew Major Johnny Koroma, who led a coup that ousted Sierra Leone's democratically elected Pres Kabbah. PM Tony Blair calls the controversy overblown.

United Kingdom, British foreign relations, Coups d'etat, Sierra Leonean foreign relations

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