Sierra Leone - Coup leader Johnny Koroma

(28 Jun 1997) T/I 10:47:43 GS 10:35:18


The leaders of last month's coup in Sierra Leone on Saturday
(28/6) denounced calls by West African foreign ministers to
impose sanctions on the country.
On Wednesday (25/6) the leader of the coup, Johnny Koroma, said
he disapproved strongly of the presence of the troops at the
airport.


SHOWS:

FREETOWN SIERRA LEONE, 25 JUNE 1997

High shots of market scenes;
VS market scenes;
soldiers in trucks, smiling;
soldier pointing out weapon;
VS heavily armed soldiers in streets;
SOT, Coup leader Johnny Koroma: "We have been informed on
levels of fighting between local forces. The situation is very
unfortunate because we thought we should all be working
together. Internal reports of ongoing fighting is mostly
exaggerated. Since we are not at war with Nigeria, we considered
it an illegal situation.. ;
VS street scenes with soldiers;
SOT, journalist question: " when do you intend to hold
democratic elections?";
SOT, Johnny Koroma: "..depends on negotiations..";
VS crowd;

runs 2.50

Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork
Twitter:   / ap_archive  
Facebook:   / aparchives   ​​
Instagram:   / apnews  


You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...