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Empty streets in Freetown as Sierra Leone imposes national curfew

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Drone footage shows the empty streets of Sierra Leone's capital Freetown as a national curfew has been put in place after a military armoury came under attack. The government said those attempting to break into the armoury at a major army barracks had been repelled, but the public were asked to stay at home. IMAGES

Added on the 26/11/2023 11:32:24 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images

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