Update: Attempted Coup In Sierra Leone Several Arrested, As Government Imposes Curfew - News Summed Up

Update: Attempted Coup In Sierra Leone Several Arrested, As Government Imposes Curfew


Gunshots were fired at and near the Presidential Lodge where President Bio is believed to be heavily guarded by presidential guards. The armed group then made their way to the Pademba Road Prisons were they then freed the prisoners, many of whom have been locked up for several years without trial, including political prisoners. The Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation is believed to be under siege and has stopped broadcasting. Heavily armed soldiers have been deployed in the capital and could be seen patrolling the street. Information reaching GNN from Sierra Leone has disclosed that several individuals who are believed to be part of the Sunday coup have been arrested.


Source: GNN Liberia November 26, 2023 18:28 UTC



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