Sierra Leone Civil War

By BangDee
  • Liberian Civil War starts

    Liberian Civil War starts

    In neighboring Liberia, Charles Taylor and its National Patriotic Front of Liberia attack government forces, sparking the Liberian civil war.

  • The RUF invades Sierra Leone

    Crossing the eastern border of the country, the RUF fighters, led by Foday Sankoh, attack governement forces. In rural areas, many young men join to fight with the rebels.