Blair and Sierra Leone

Question 1

Why did Britain intervene in Sierra Leone?

Answer 1

• A former British colony in Africa was in trouble when rebel forces threatened the capital Freetown.
• The rebels were committing human right violations and Sierra Leone was struggling to cope, the president was ready to flee country
• To prevent genocide

Question 2

How did the British intervene in Sierra Leone?

Answer 2

Britain sent a helicopter carrier, several ships and 800 paratroopers

Question 3

Why did Britain not intervene further in atrocities in African countries?

Answer 3

• A lack of political support and Britain’s involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan stopped any future interventions