Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. The Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) has set up a Garrison near the disputed Yenga village on the country’s eastern frontier.
The Garrison is believed to be a response to activities by Guinean troops in and around Yenga village. Late last week, tensions between Guinea and Sierra Leone spiked after Guinean troops crossed into Sierra Leone, fired gunshots and closed their border.
In response, the RSLAF deployed battle-readied troops to Gbondu and other villages in Kissi Teng Chiefdom to restore calm and confidence to the local community, which had become wary of the presence and activities of the Guinean troops.
Yenga is a village situated in the Kissi Teng Chiefdom in Eastern Sierra Leone. It has been a focal point of a territorial dispute between Sierra Leone and Guinea. The area gained significance during the conflict in Sierra Leone, as it was occupied by Guinean troops who assisted in the fight against the Revolutionary United Front (RUF). This involvement has contributed to the ongoing tension between the two nations regarding the control of the region. (RUF) rebels in the late 1990s.
The Sierra Leone Foreign Minister, Timothy Kabba told the BBC that Sierra Leone is seeking diplomatic means to regain the territory. Meanwhile, things remain difficult for the local Kissi community which relies on cross-border trade between Guinea and Liberia.
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