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1998 in Sierra Leone

Explore 6 historical events and records for Sierra Leone in 1998.

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Historical records for Sierra Leone in 1998

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February

13 February 1998

Junta Removed

Koroma, Johnny Paul · Freetown · Former Head of State · Government / Armed Forces Revolutionary Council

AFRC junta loses Freetown after ECOMOG military action

13 February 1998

President Restored

Kabbah, Ahmad Tejan · Freetown · President of Sierra Leone · Government / Government of Sierra Leone

Restored to the presidency after ECOMOG removes the AFRC junta

March

10 March 1998

Kabbah Restored

Kabbah, Ahmad Tejan · Freetown · President of Sierra Leone · Government / Government of Sierra Leone

ECOMOG intervention restores President Kabbah to power

10 March 1998

Restored Government Formed

Kabbah, Ahmad Tejan · Freetown · President of Sierra Leone · Government / Government of Sierra Leone

Returns to Freetown and resumes elected presidential authority

April

April 1998

War Resumes

Kabbah, Ahmad Tejan · Freetown · President of Sierra Leone · Warfare / Sierra Leone Civil War

Fighting continues despite restoration of the elected government

December

December 1998

Rebel Campaign

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

RUF and AFRC forces intensify attacks before the Freetown assault

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