Published 2 years ago

Sierra Leone imposes nationwide curfew amid deadly anti-government protests

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Sierra Leone announces a nationwide curfew amid anti-government protests. An unspecified number of people were killed, including two police officers. Protesters took to the streets to express anger over rising prices for essential goods. According to the World Bank, half of Sierra Leone's population of around 8 million live below the poverty line.

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Reuters

Sierra Leone imposes nationwide curfew amid deadly anti-government protests

At least two police officers and one civilian died after a day of anti-government protests in Sierra Leone's capital, Freetown, staff at the city's main mortuary said on Wednesday.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Deadly anti-government protests erupt in Sierra Leone

FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (AP) — Anti-government protesters in Sierra Leone clashed with police in the streets of the capital on Wednesday, as tensions over the rising cost of living turned deadly in the West African nation.

2 years ago·United States

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abc News

Deadly anti-government protests erupt in Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone's vice president says there have been fatalities amid clashes between anti-government protesters and police in the capital

2 years ago·United States

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CNN

Curfew declared in Sierra Leone's capital Freetown amid violent anti-government protests

Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Freetown, Sierra Leone on Wednesday, protesting inflation and the rising cost of living in the West African country, according to people that CNN spoke to.

2 years ago·Atlanta, United States

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

Sierra Leone imposes nationwide curfew amid deadly anti-government protests

(Reuters) - Sierra Leone's leadership announced a nationwide curfew on Wednesday in response to violent anti-government protests that it said had caused an unspecified number of deaths, including among the security forces. Read full story

2 years ago·Malaysia

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Irish Independent

Sierra Leone imposes nationwide curfew amid deadly anti-government protests

At least two police officers and one civilian died after a day of anti-government protests in Sierra Leone's capital, Freetown, staff at the city's main mortuary said on Wednesday.

2 years ago·Ireland

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