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ECOMOG says it still holds Waterloo

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    ECOMOG forces are in control in Waterloo, 34 km south of Freetown, an ECOMOG source told IRIN today (Tuesday), contradicting reports that rebel Revolutionary United Front (RUF) and military renegades had forced their way into the town centre.

    The source, speaking from Freetown, said the capital was also safe, despite the rebel presence nearby. AFP reported that police and security forces were put on full alert yesterday (Monday) to prevent rebel infiltration during the Christmas season. ECOMOG announced on Sunday an expanded curfew from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (22:00-06:00 GMT) for Freetown. The ECOMOG source described this as a precautionary measure.

    In action 40 km east of Freetown, the source said ECOMOG dislodged rebels from Sumbuya and Songo after an artillery barrage that started on Sunday.

    This article was produced by IRIN News while it was part of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. Please send queries on copyright or liability to the UN. For more information: https://shop.un.org/rights-permissions

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