Main content
Operation No Living Thing
In January 1999, a combined rebel force invaded the capital of Sierra Leone, Freetown.
Thousands were killed.
In January 1999, a combined rebel force invaded the capital of Sierra Leone, Freetown.
Despite the presence of a Nigerian-led intervention force, the rebels took much of the city.
Thousands were killed.
We talk to a former rebel soldier who was there. Some listeners may find his account disturbing.
Photo: Nigerian ECOMOG troops in Freetown Jan 1999 AFP/Getty Images
Last on
Mon 14 Jan 201302:50GMT
BBC World Service Online
More episodes
Broadcasts
- Mon 7 Jan 201309:50GMTBBC World Service Online
- Mon 7 Jan 201312:50GMTBBC World Service Online
- Mon 7 Jan 201320:50GMTBBC World Service Online
- Mon 7 Jan 201323:50GMTBBC World Service Online
- Tue 8 Jan 201303:50GMTBBC World Service Online
- Mon 14 Jan 201302:50GMTBBC World Service Online
Featured in...
![]()
African history—Witness History
Listen to and download our programmes
![]()
Archive 2013—Witness History
The story of our times told by the people who were there.
Podcast
![]()
Witness History
The story of our times, told by the people who were there
