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    In other attacks, the missionary news agency, MISNA, reported RUF rebels had attacked Kassiri and Kychom on Tuesday, burning homes and forcing residents to flee inland or by sea. The two adjacent residential areas are in Kambia District.

    AFP reported at least two people killed and eight wounded when RUF rebels attacked Mollahm near Forecariah in neighbouring Guinea some 20 km from the western Sierra Leone border. AFP, quoting official sources, said the attack occurred late Monday through to early Tuesday. Citing a report by state radio, it said several huts were burnt and cattle stolen.

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