6 January 1999Freetown AtrocitiesAhmad Tejan Kabbah
Government faces mass civilian killings and amputations during rebel assault
Historical records for Sierra Leone in 1999, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Government faces mass civilian killings and amputations during rebel assault
AFRC and RUF forces launch a devastating attack on Freetown
Kabbah signs the Lome Peace Accord granting rebels political concessions
Foday Sankoh signs the Lome Peace Agreement with the government
Lome settlement gives Sankoh a powerful role over strategic mineral resources
Disarmament and demobilization efforts begin under international supervision
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