Sierra Leone Enforces Nationwide Curfew Following Security Threats

Sierra Leone has imposed a nationwide curfew after armed men attacked prisons, resulting in the release of detainees. The gunmen also targeted a military barracks in Freetown, prompting the Ministry of Information to declare an immediate curfew. Flights to and from the country's only international airport have been canceled, and residents are strongly advised to stay indoors. The situation is now under control, with the assailants pushed back to the outskirts of Freetown. The political climate in Sierra Leone has been tense since President Julius Maada Bio's re-election in June, and international observers have criticized the lack of transparency in the electoral process.