Freetown
a seaport in and the capital of Sierra Leone, in W Africa.
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When Ebola worsened in Freetown, Salia could have chosen to return to safety in Maryland.
Was Flying Hero Doctor With Ebola to the U.S. the Wrong Call? | Abby Haglage | November 17, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWalking around Freetown as he speaks to me on the phone, the typically upbeat Pratt sounds frustrated.
Was Flying Hero Doctor With Ebola to the U.S. the Wrong Call? | Abby Haglage | November 17, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTCorruption, suspicion, and a lack of doctors all add up to a growing calamity in Freetown.
In Sierra Leone, the Plague Is Closing in Around Us | Ned Eustace | October 13, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIn middle school, the young boy would scavenge nearby trash yards in the capital of Freetown to find parts for his inventions.
Why the Clintons Love Sierra Leone’s Boy Genius | Nina Strochlic | September 26, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTThe court also found that Taylor participated in the planning of attacks, including one on the Sierra Leone capital, Freetown.
War Criminal Charles Taylor’s Daughter Defends Her Dad | Robtel Neajai Pailey | April 27, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
Freetown was the first place in British West Africa granted local self-government.
Both commercially and strategically Freetown is a place of importance.
The Moslems, who are among the most law-abiding and intelligent citizens of Freetown, have several state-aided primary schools.
Persons of this and the grade next to be mentioned evince great anxiety to become possessed of houses and lots in old Freetown.
History of the Negro Race in America From 1619 to 1880. Vol 1 | George W. WilliamsAfter the war he returned to Freetown, and continued active in business and political spheres.
The Old First Massachusetts Coast Artillery in War and Peace | Frederick Morse Cutler
British Dictionary definitions for Freetown
/ (ˈfriːˌtaʊn) /
the capital and chief port of Sierra Leone: founded in 1787 for slaves freed and destitute in England. Pop: 1 007 000 (2005 est)
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