Sierra Leone arrests attackers of military barracks
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00:00 Gunfire was heard across Sierra Leone's capital on Sunday after assailants attacked military
00:07 barracks in the early hours of the morning.
00:10 The government said security forces had repelled "renegade soldiers" who attempted to break
00:16 into the military armory in Freetown.
00:19 Gunmen also attacked a police station and a prison, and some prisoners escaped.
00:25 Hours later, President Julius Madabio addressed the nation.
00:29 The attackers have been repelled by a combined team of gallant security forces and calm has
00:37 been restored.
00:41 Most of the leaders have been arrested.
00:45 Security operations and investigations are ongoing.
00:50 We will ensure that those responsible are held accountable through due process.
00:58 The unrest prompted authorities to impose a nationwide curfew.
01:02 Tension has been boiling in the West African country since B.O. was re-elected in June,
01:08 a result rejected by the main opposition candidate and questioned by international partners,
01:13 including the United States and the European Union.
01:17 In August last year, at least 21 civilians and six police officers were killed in anti-government
01:24 protests.
01:25 In his Sunday night address, B.O. called on Sierra Leone's political and traditional leaders
01:31 and civil society to work together to preserve peace.
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