Sierra Leone - August 2022
Protests over cost of living result in violence
Between 10 and 12 August protests against the rising cost of living broke out in three cities in Sierra Leone. Protestors are reported to have blocked roads, set fires, and thrown stones at police. In the resulting violence, six police officers and at least thirteen protestors were killed. The government responded by restricting Internet access and imposing a curfew.
Sources: Sahara Reporters, Deutsche Welle, Independent Online, Voice of America
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