Sierra Leone - successful military intervention

Question 1

What was happening in Sierra Leone?

Answer 1

1991-2002 -
Civil war between RUF and military/elected leader

Question 2

How did UK intervene?

Answer 2

Military intervention - stationed British troops in Sierra Leone

Long term support + training of Sierra Leone military enabled long-term stability

Question 3

Why was the UK successful in intervening?

Answer 3

British troops perceived as powerful by rebel groups - fear + psychological warfare

British troops were well equipped, large number
Timely intervention

LT considerations - election meant stable governance (RUF didn’t get 1 seat) + military training

(… still LT devp issues but this conflict was dealt with well)

Question 4

What was the name of the British officer that took initiative to intervene in Sierra Leone rather than just evacuate British Soldiers?

Answer 4

General Richards