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Sierra Leone Accuses Guinea of Detaining Security Personnel

2/25/2026

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Sierra Leonean authorities accuse the Republic of Guinea of capturing security personnel during a border incident in Kaliyereh on February 24, 2026.
The Sierra Leonean forces were building a border post when Guinean troops intervened, detaining personnel and seizing weapons.
Sierra Leone's government is pursuing diplomatic efforts to locate and secure the release of those detained.
Guinea has not yet responded.

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Story summary

Sierra Leonean authorities accuse the Republic of Guinea of capturing security personnel during a border incident in Kaliyereh on February 24, 2026.
The Sierra Leonean forces were building a border post when Guinean troops intervened, detaining personnel and seizing weapons.
Sierra Leone's government is pursuing diplomatic efforts to locate and secure the release of those detained.
Guinea has not yet responded.