SIERRA LEONE Flashcards
1
Q
Who launched the war in Sierra Leone in March 1991?
A
REVVOLUTIONARY UNITED FRONT
2
Q
What was the objective of the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) when they launched the war in Sierra Leone?
A
To overthrow the government
3
Q
Which military observer group supported the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) during the conflict in Sierra Leone?
A
ECOMOG
4
Q
Who was appointed as the United Nations Secretary General’s special envoy to Sierra Leone in February 1995?
A
BERHANU DINKA
5
Q
What does the acronym UNOMSIL stand for?
A
Answer: United Nations Observer Mission in Sierra Leone
6
Q
Which new mission was created in October 1999 in Sierra Leone?
A
Answer: The United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL)
