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1999 in Sierra Leone

Explore 6 historical events and records for Sierra Leone in 1999.

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Historical records for Sierra Leone in 1999

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January

6 January 1999

Freetown Atrocities

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

Government faces mass civilian killings and amputations during rebel assault

6 January 1999

Invasion of Freetown

Bockarie, Sam · Freetown · AFRC Commander · Warfare / Sierra Leone Civil War

AFRC and RUF forces launch a devastating attack on Freetown

July

7 July 1999

Lome Peace Accord

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

Kabbah signs the Lome Peace Accord granting rebels political concessions

7 July 1999

Lome Peace Agreement

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

Foday Sankoh signs the Lome Peace Agreement with the government

July 1999

Diamond Commission Role

Sankoh, Foday · Freetown · Chairman of Strategic Resources Commission · Government / Government of Sierra Leone

Lome settlement gives Sankoh a powerful role over strategic mineral resources

November

November 1999

Disarmament Begins

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

Disarmament and demobilization efforts begin under international supervision

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