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Curfew Partially Lifted In SLeone Capital After Clashes Killed 13 Soldiers

Security forces clashed with unknown assailants for several hours in Freetown on Sunday (Credit: AFP)

Clashes that shook Sierra Leone's capital Freetown on Sunday left 13 dead in the ranks of the army loyal to the government, and were orchestrated by active and retired soldiers, the army spokesperson said Monday.

"We have launched a manhunt for all those who were involved in the violent attack, amongst them current and retired serving soldiers," Colonel Issa Bangura told reporters.

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