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Emergency response to Sierra Leone flooding

Posted by: DFID Media Team, Posted on: 18 August 2017 - Categories: Africa

The UK was among the first to respond to this emergency and at the heart of the crisis co-ordination. Within hours, UK personnel were able to assist at the scene and today we have announced an emergency £5 million package of vital humanitarian assistance.

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