✦ History

Sierra Leone Civil War

March 23, 1991 – January 18, 2002

Result Commonwealth victory

The Revolutionary United Front rebelled against the government of Sierra Leone. The war was known for mass atrocities, and it ended after British and UN intervention.

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Battles and events 3

November 30, 1996
Abidjan Peace Accord Abidjan
July 7, 1999
Lomé Peace Agreement Lomé
September 10, 2000
Operation Barras British victory John Holmes

Key commanders

Sierra Leone 6

Tony Blair belligerent leader Lansana Conté belligerent leader Julius Maada Bio belligerent leader Ahmed Tejan Kabbah belligerent leader Valentine Strasser belligerent leader Joseph Saidu Momoh belligerent leader

Liberated Zone 3

Charles Taylor belligerent leader Johnny Paul Koroma belligerent leader Benjamin Yeaten military commander

United Kingdom 1

John Holmes military commander