The West African intervention force ECOMOG has regained control of Kissy port in the capital, Freetown, but the area remains insecure due to the presence of snipers, news agencies said today (Wednesday). Heavy fighting between ECOMOG and rebel Revolutionary United Front (RUF) had largely destroyed the Kissy area, which remained deserted today with the exception of looters, Radio France Internationale said this morning. Latest reports from humanitarian sources said that a Nigerian supply ship had been able to dock at the port. They said the reopening of the port would facilitate the delivery of humanitarian supplies to Freetown over the next few days.
Meanwhile, ECOMOG was continuing its offensive southeast of the capital to cut off the rebels from the interior, AFP reported. Telephone service in Freetown has been restored, news agencies said.
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