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.
Blood Diamond
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Blood Diamond is a 2006 American war drama film directed and co-produced by Edward Zwick and starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Connelly and Djimon Hounsou. The title refers to blood diamonds, which
Sierra Leone Civil War
…before being named by Slant Magazine as among the best singles of the 2000s decade. The civil war also served as the background for the 2006 movie Blood Diamond, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Djimon Hounsou and Jennifer Connelly. During the end of the movie Lord of War, Yuri Orlov (played by Nicolas Cage) sells…
Theatrical release poster
Leonardo Di Caprio Nov 08
Djimon Hounsou