Mass deportation of Sierra Leoneans from Guinea
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Forced Deportations and Diplomatic Tensions
This chapter explores the recent mass deportations of over 1,000 Sierra Leoneans from Guinea, igniting public outrage due to the cultural ties between the two nations. It details the circumstances leading to the deportations, the Sierra Leone government's response, and the diplomatic fallout that ensued, including actions taken against individuals thought to be Guinean in Sierra Leone. Through personal accounts and official reactions, the chapter sheds light on the ethnic tensions and historical grievances complicating Sierra Leonean-Guinean relations.
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