Sierra Leone Civil War
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The Sierra Leonean Civil War was a civil war in Sierra Leone that began on 23 March 1991 when the Revolutionary United Front, with support from the special forces of Liberian dictator Charles Taylor,
SLA soldiers and mercenaries
Alluvial diamond miner
A British Sea Harrier jet, such as those used to support government forces
A school destroyed during the civil war, in Kono, eastern Sierra Leone.
Foday Sankoh
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Foday Saybana Sankoh was a Sierra Leonean rebel leader who was the founder and commander of the Revolutionary United Front rebel group, which was supported by the Charles Taylor-led NPFL in the 11-yea
Sankoh in 2000
