when did the war start in sierra leone
Sierra Leone Civil War The Sierra Leone Civil War (1991–2002) began on 23 March 1991 when the Revolutionary United Front (RUF), with support from the special forces of Charles Taylor’s National Patriotic Front of Liberia (NPFL), intervened in Sierra Leone in an attempt to overthrow the Joseph Momoh government. The resulting civil war lasted 11 years, enveloped the country, and left over 50,000 dead.[7]
Flag of Sierra Leone The colours of the flag carry cultural, political, and regional meanings. The green alludes to the country's natural resources[7] – specifically agriculture and its mountains.[3] – while the white epitomizes "unity and justice".[3][4][7] The blue evokes the "natural harbour" of Freetown, the capital city of Sierra Leone,[3][4] as well as the hope of "contributing to world peace" through its usage.[3]