Battle of Koidu Town

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Battle_of_Dwenem_Ridge
gptkbp:aftermath Increased international intervention
gptkbp:casualties Significant losses on both sides
High civilian casualties
Testimonies of local residents
gptkbp:combatant gptkb:Revolutionary_United_Front
Sierra Leonean government forces
gptkbp:commander Commanders of government forces
gptkbp:conflict Negotiations following the battle
Decisive victory for government forces
Efforts to rebuild the community
Formation of local defense groups
Increased UN presence post-battle
gptkbp:cultural_impact Trauma in local communities
gptkbp:date gptkb:2000
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations Condemnation of violence
Violations reported during the battle
Peace negotiations initiated
gptkbp:duration Several days
gptkbp:economic_impact Disruption of local economy
gptkbp:education Inclusion in history curricula
gptkbp:finale_date Lessons learned for future conflicts
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Makeni
gptkbp:government_type Mobilization of troops
gptkbp:historical_context Part of a larger conflict over diamonds
Struggle for power in Sierra Leone
gptkbp:historical_documentation Chronicled in various reports and books
gptkbp:historical_event Remembered in local history
gptkbp:historical_significance Influence on neighboring countries' conflicts
Symbol of resistance against rebel forces
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Koidu Town
gptkbp:impact Humanitarian crisis
Displacement of civilians
Thousands displaced
Increase in refugees fleeing the conflict
gptkbp:involved_countries Deployment of peacekeeping forces
Presence of NG Os and human rights groups
gptkbp:is_involved_in gptkb:United_Nations_peacekeepers
gptkbp:key_figures gptkb:Ahmed_Tejan_Kabbah
gptkb:Johnny_Paul_Koroma
gptkb:Foday_Sankoh
gptkbp:leadership Leaders of the Revolutionary United Front
gptkbp:legacy Influence on future conflicts in West Africa
gptkbp:location Koidu Town, Sierra Leone
gptkbp:media_appearances Focus on humanitarian issues
gptkbp:media_coverage Extensive coverage by international media
gptkbp:military_strategy Encirclement of enemy positions
gptkbp:military_technology Use of small arms and light weapons
gptkbp:narrative_style Different perspectives on the conflict
gptkbp:notable_allies Support from neighboring countries
gptkbp:outcome Strengthened government control
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Sierra_Leone_Civil_War
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Freetown
gptkbp:result Government victory
gptkbp:significance Strategic control of diamond resources
gptkbp:social_responsibility Reported abuses by both sides
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of diamond mines
gptkbp:tactics gptkb:political_movement
Use of child soldiers