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Bbc: New Sierra Leone Leader Sworn In

For Students 9th - 10th
This article describes the swearing in of Ernest Bai Koroma as the new president of Sierra Leone after its election in 2007. The links on the right provide plenty of background information as well as a profile of the new president....
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Bbc: Violence Spreads in Sierra Leone

For Students 9th - 10th
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

For Students 9th - 10th
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...