25 May 1997AFRC JuntaJohnny Paul Koroma
Johnny Paul Koroma becomes head of the AFRC military junta
Historical records for Sierra Leone in 1997, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Johnny Paul Koroma becomes head of the AFRC military junta
Kabbah is overthrown by soldiers of the Armed Forces Revolutionary Council
Seizes power as chairman of the Armed Forces Revolutionary Council
Assumes the title Head of State after the AFRC coup
AFRC invites the RUF into a junta alliance in Freetown
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