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1991 in Sierra Leone

Explore 4 historical events and records for Sierra Leone in 1991.

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Historical records for Sierra Leone in 1991

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March

23 March 1991

RUF Invasion

Momoh, Joseph · Kailahun · President of Sierra Leone · Warfare / Sierra Leone Civil War

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

23 March 1991

RUF Offensive

Sankoh, Foday · Kailahun · Leader of RUF · Warfare / Sierra Leone Civil War

Foday Sankoh leads the Revolutionary United Front into Kailahun District

April

April 1991

Eastern War Begins

Momoh, Joseph · Kailahun · President of Sierra Leone · Warfare / Sierra Leone Civil War

Government forces struggle to contain RUF attacks in the eastern districts

June

June 1991

Diamond Areas Targeted

Sankoh, Foday · Kono · Leader of RUF · Warfare / Sierra Leone Civil War

RUF advances toward diamond-producing districts that become central to the war

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