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In 1979 a one-party government was established. By 1984-85 protests by students & public employees led to the restoration of multiparty elections. In 1992 a coup led to the rule of Capt. Valentine Strasser. Strasser was both corrupt & unable to manage the country. His rule threatened the stable economy of Sierra Leone until he was overthrown by army officers in 1996. Multiparty elections were held & a new prime minister elected. Civil unrest remains in northern Sierra Leone. [BM] {UA}

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