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World Press: Amid the Wreckage of War and Corruption: Presidential Running Mate
This article analyzes the political situation in Sierra Leone prior to its elections in 2007. The political parties and their potential candidates are described. [Date of Article: November 5, 2005]
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Bbc: Violence Spreads in Sierra Leone
Shortly after the swearing-in of Sierra Leone's new president, Ernest Bai Koroma, in 2007, violence occurred between his supporters and those of the opposition. The situation and Koroma's response are described in this article. [20...
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Irin: Sierra Leone: Election Could Turn on Kamajor War Heroes/criminals
Just prior to the Sierra Leone election of 2007, the Special Court of Sierra Leone found the last two Kamajor indictees guilty of war crimes. The impact of these trials on the upcoming elections is analyzed in this article. [Published...