Sierra Leone Civil War

Sierra Leone Civil War began in 1992, by the Revolutionary United Front (RUF), under the command of Foday Sankoh. Tens of thousands of people died and more than 2 million people (well over a third of the population) were displaced by 10 years of conflict. Neighbouring countries have become host to a significant number of refugees fleeing the civil war. The end of the conflict was officially declared in January 18, 2002. ¹

Sierra Leone, who lived ten years of civil war until 2002, recorded more than 30 000 dead.²

By Letícia Moy

¹ --> http://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guerra_Civil_de_Serra_Leone
² --> http://revistamarieclaire.globo.com/Marieclaire/0,6993,EML510601-1740,00.html