How many people died in the Freetown massacre?
A fuel truck explosion in Sierra Leone’s capital Freetown killed at least 98 people, rescue services told Efe Saturday.
What is the trade mark atrocity of the ruf?
Their trademark was amputations, mostly of hands, as a tactic to terrorize the local population. It was one of the only uses of mass amputations in the history of warfare, and it gave the R.U.F. —a small, poorly armed force that had no real backing—a power disproportionate to its size.
Who is the highest paid government worker in Sierra Leone?
Ambassador Henry O. Macauley
The Minister of Energy, Ambassador Henry O. Macauley has been exposed as the highest paid Cabinet Minister in Sierra Leone with a monthly salary of US$5,900.00 (Five Thousand Nine Hundred United States Dollars), documents at the Accountant General’s office show.
How many child soldiers died in the Sierra Leone civil war?
The U.N. estimates that 10,000 child soldiers were used in Sierra Leone’s brutal civil war. During it rebels cut off the arms of those who had voted in the country’s elections, and left more than 50,000 people dead.
Why did RUF use child soldiers?
Children are chosen to be soldiers because they are easily manipulated. They are more loyal and obedient than adults and they are far less likely to revolt. They also do not require wages, making them a cheap alternative to traditional soldiers.
How did Sierra Leone RUF guerrillas get diamonds and what did they do with them?
By 1994, their atrocities against the civilian population had caused thousands of Sierra Leoneans to flee to neighborhood Guinea. By the end of 1994, the RUF had enslaved rural workers in the country’s diamond mining region, forcing them to produce “blood diamonds” to finance their cause.
Who is the richest person in SL?
Dhammika Pereras
Richest people in Sri Lanka One of Sri Lankan’s richest people is Dhammika Pereras, a businessman who is owning about 23 companies in various sectors and whose estimated fortune amounts to 550 million U.S. dollars.
