Blood Diamonds: Sierra Leone’s Brutal Civil War (1991–2002)

Описание: Sierra Leone Civil War (1991–2002) explained: How blood diamonds fueled one of Africa's most brutal conflicts — child soldiers, amputations ("short sleeve"), mass atrocities, and over 50,000 deaths. Uncover the full untold story of the Revolutionary United Front (RUF), Foday Sankoh, Charles Taylor's role, coups, ECOMOG intervention, British rescue, and fragile peace.

In this Untold African Wars documentary, we dive into the invasion from Liberia, diamond-funded chaos, Freetown invasions, mutilations, child soldier tragedies, and post-war healing through the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and Special Court.

Timestamps:
0:00 – Hook: The War That Cut Off Hands for Diamonds
0:45 – Background: Corruption, Diamonds & Rebel Invasion
3:30 – Main Phases: Escalation, Coups, Atrocities & Invasions
12:00 – International Role: ECOMOG, UK, Mercenaries & Blood Diamonds
15:00 – Aftermath: Peace, Reconciliation & Lessons Today

From villages burned to survivors' resilience — this is the human cost of resource wars. If it hit you, like 👍, subscribe to Untold African Wars for more real African histories (Congo next?), and comment your thoughts or which conflict we cover next!

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