Violence In Freetown Summary
After an eye-opening, life-changing trip to the New York City, Ishmael returned to his Uncle’s house in Freetown, Sierra Leone to begin the new school year with Mohamed, his long-time friend. However, Ishmael and Mohamed’s excitement of returning to the normal life vanished when their peers discovered their past of being child soldiers and isolated them. Ishmael began to call Mohamed his brother to avoid being forced to explain about their child soldier experience.
On May 25th, 1997, violence broke out in Freetown. The central prison is captured, which caused the prisoners to escape and spreading fear and hatred throughout the capital. Banks were blown up, homes and market were raided, schools and universities were occupied, and mass massacre
On May 25th, 1997, violence broke out in Freetown. The central prison is captured, which caused the prisoners to escape and spreading fear and hatred throughout the capital. Banks were blown up, homes and market were raided, schools and universities were occupied, and mass massacre