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August 15, 2017

Sierra Leone: More Than 300 Killed in Mudslides as Thousands Remain Missing
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In Sierra Leone, mudslides triggered by massive rainfall have killed
more than 300 people near the capital Freetown. The number of casualties
is expected to rise, as search and rescue teams are still looking for
thousands of missing people. Increased rainfall has been linked to
human-driven climate change.


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