Sierra Leone Police ‘Open Fire At Opposition HQ’

Soldiers have surrounded the headquarters of the main opposition party in Sierra Leone, as votes are counted in the country’s presidential election.

The leader of the All People’s Congress, Samura Kamara, said live ammunition was fired into the building as he held a news conference.

He said it amounted to an assassination attempt.

Clouds of tear gas shrouded the building.

It’s unclear why truckloads of troops were deployed.

The police have not yet commented on the incident.

The opposition is hoping to unseat President Julius Maada Bio, who’s standing for a second term in office.

There was sporadic violence against election officials during the vote on Saturday after a tense campaign. BBC

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