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ECOWAS Condemns Plot To Obstruct Peace In Sierra Leone

Earlier, the Sierra Leonean government declared a 24-hour nationwide curfew in a proactive step to…

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The Economic Community of West African States has condemned the plot by some individuals to disturb peace in Sierra Leone.

VerseNews reports that the condemnation is contained in a statement issued by ECOWAS on Sunday in Abuja.

“The bloc has learnt, with utter disgust, a plot by certain individuals to aquire arms and disturb the peace and constitutional order in Sierra Leone.

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“ECOWAS condemns this act and calls for the arrest and prosecution of everyone involved in the illegality.

“The bloc has always maintained its zero tolerance for unconstitutional change of government.

“We want to reaffirm our commitment to supporting the government and the people of Sierra Leone’s quest to deepen democracy and good governance by consolidating peace and security so as to foster socio-economic development,” it stated.

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Earlier, the Sierra Leonean government declared a 24-hour nationwide curfew in a proactive step to ensure that the peace is not tampered with.

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