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Joseph Momoh Biography and Timeline

Follow Joseph Momoh through 3 dated historical records for Sierra Leone.

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Joseph Momoh, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

3Distinct records

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1991–1992Years on this page

1991

23 March 1991

RUF Invasion

President of Sierra Leone · Kailahun · Warfare / Sierra Leone Civil War

RUF fighters enter eastern Sierra Leone from Liberia and begin the civil war

Role range: 1991-2002 – 1985-1992

April 1991

Eastern War Begins

President of Sierra Leone · Kailahun · Warfare / Sierra Leone Civil War

Government forces struggle to contain RUF attacks in the eastern districts

Role range: 1991-2002 – 1985-1992

1992

29 April 1992

Military Coup

President of Sierra Leone · Freetown · Government / Government of Sierra Leone

Junior officers overthrow Joseph Momoh after military failures against the RUF

Role range: 1991-2002 – 1985-1992

Records, sources and methodology

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