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Start of War
Charles Taylor's National Patriotic Front of Liberia attempts to overthrow Joseph Momoh's government. -
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War in Sierra Leone
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Momoh Thrown Out of Office
Momoh is thrown out of his office due to failure to stop rebels. Chaos ensues. -
Kabbah Elected President
Ahmad Tejan Kabbah is elected president. He then signs peace treaty with rebels in November. -
Peace Treaty Falls Apart
Peace treaty is ended after RUF reacts to leader's capture with violence. -
Rebels Seize Power
Rebellious soldiers seize power. Kabbah flees to Guinea while exiled Rebel leader Sankoh is freed from a Nigerian jail and invited to join new government. -
Koroma Named Head of State
Major Johnny Paul Koroma sworn in as head of state in attempt to restore democracy. -
Rebels Driven from Freetown
Nigerians help to drive rebels out of Freetown. -
Rebels attempt to capture Freetown
Rebels try to capture Freetown and succeed in taking part, but are driven back a couple weeks later. Thousands left dead and wounded. -
Sierra Leone Victory
Kamajors win battle for Moyamba after 6 days of fighting. 200 rebels killed. -
Rebel Leader Captured
Rebel leader Foday Sankoh is captured after rebels attempt to close in on Freetown. -
Rebels Start to Become Disarmed
Rebels start to become disarmed by British-trained Sierra Leone army. -
President Bush Tries to Cut Rebels Funds
President Bush orders that import of diamonds from Liberia is to stop in effort to deprive rebels in Sierra Leone of funding. -
War Ends
President Kabbah officially declares that the 11 year long civil war has ended.
