2022 Sierra Leone protests

In August 2022, violent protests and riots broke out in Sierra Leone.[1][2] The protests were triggered by the nations cost of living crisis.[3] A curfew was implemented in the capital city of Freetown.[4] Thirty-one people died during the protests, including 25 civilians and six police officers.[5][6]

References
  1. Freetown, Reuters in (2022-08-11). "Sierra Leone rocked by deadly violence at cost of living protests". the Guardian. Retrieved 2022-08-12. {{cite web}}: |first= has generic name (help)
  2. "At least 13 civilians killed in Sierra Leone protests, say mortuary staff". Reuters. 2022-08-11. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
  3. "Deadly anti-government protests erupt in Sierra Leone". AP NEWS. 2022-08-10. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
  4. Stephanie Busari and Katie Polglase. "Curfew declared in Sierra Leone's capital Freetown amid violent anti-government protests". CNN. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
  5. "Deadly anti-government protests erupt in Sierra Leone". euronews. 2022-08-10. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
  6. AfricaNews (11 August 2022). "More police officers mobbed to death in Sierra Leone unrest". Africanews. Retrieved 2022-08-12.

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