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Constitution Provided a Framework for Decolonization
It started Sierra Leone down the path toward independence. -
Sir Milton Margai was Appointed Chief Minister of Sierra Leone
Local ministerial responsibility was introduced. -
Independence from Britain
The year Sierra Leone became its own country. -
Sir Milton's Sierra Leone Peoples Party (SLPP) led the first election
This was the first time in the countries history that the people were able to vote for their own representatives. -
Sir Milton is Replaced by his Half-Brother (Sir Albert Margai) after his Death
The difference in political standing created issues while he was in power. -
Siaka Stevens appointed Prime Minister
During the time of Siaka Steven's power, he survived several attempted coups and such. He was not a very liked president. -
President Siaka Stevens made Sierra Leone a republic
This is significant because the country became a one-party state. -
Major General Joseph Momoh Becomes Leader of Sierra Leone
Momoh was creating a more open form of government for Sierra Leone. He also set up a commission for a new constitution and addressed the country's economic problems. -
RUF(Revolutionary United Front) Attacks Villages In Eastern Sierra Leone
This started Sierra Leone's civil war. -
Military Officers Launch a Military Coup
This marks the end of Momoh's Rule as he is exiled and replaced with National Provisional Ruling Council(NPRC). -
Lome Peace Agreement is Signed
The RUF is given a place in the government. -
RUF Kills Demonstrators Protesting Against RUF Violations
The RUF is stripped of their places in the government. -
"The Special Court" is Created
This court was an agreement between the UN and Sierra Leone and it issues indictments against the warring groups in the civil war for crimes against humanity, war crimes, international humanitarian law violations. -
President Kabbah Declares Civil War Officially Over
This ends an eleven-year war and starts a more peaceful era. -
World Health Organization Declares Ebola Epidemic Over
4,000 people from Sierra Leone died from this epidemic. The epidemic alos helped Sierra Leone realize the problems in their health care system.
