What is the sierra Leone war?

The Sierra Leone Civil War, which lasted from 1991 to 2002, was a brutal conflict characterized by widespread violence, including the use of child soldiers and severe human rights abuses. It primarily involved the Revolutionary United Front (RUF), which sought to overthrow the government, and the Sierra Leonean military, with various factions and foreign interventions complicating the situation. The war resulted in significant loss of life and displacement of civilians, ultimately leading to a peace agreement and the establishment of a Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The conflict highlighted issues of governance, corruption, and resource exploitation in Sierra Leone.