Sierra Leone-Self-proclaimed head of state Koroma

Описание: (10 Jun 1997) T/I: 11:13:23


Sierra Leone's coup leaders have threatened to banish the media
on Tuesday (10/6) after reports that they are enlisting the
support of Libya.
Rebel leader Johnny Koroma is claiming that the situation is
beginning to return to normal. Koroma has spoken with United
Nations secretary general Kofi Annan about the situation in the
country, stressing that he wants peace to be restored.
Meanwhile, foreigners still wait to be evacuated and are
currently receiving food aid from Red Cross workers.


SHOWS:

FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE, 10/6

SOT Rebel Leader Johnny Koroma in English saying he spoke to
Kofi Annan of the UN about the situation and Koroma wants peace
for his country.
SOT Koroma: responding to allegations of genocide made
yesterday says the people who will be committing genocide, if
any will be the foreign intervention forces.
SOT Koroma saying his givernment is getting more poular
supoort and that life IS really returning to normal;
c/a
Refugees waiting to be evacuated by boat from Freetown
harbour (no boat arrives)

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