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Sierra Leone: Mudslide Death Toll Doubles
CAJ News, 30 August 2017
The death toll following devastating mudslides and floods in Sierra Leone has doubled to over 1 000. Read more »
The tragedy occurred about a fortnight ago, coming shortly after the Ebola virus hit the West African country alongside Guinea and Liberia.
Days after the mudslide, a resident is still moving mud from his home.
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