War in Sierra Leone

By lespaulstudio
  • Start of War

    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

  • 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

    War Ends

    President Kabbah officially declares that the 11 year long civil war has ended.