Revolutionary United Front, RUF - a terrorist group formed in the 1980s in Sierra Leone; seeks to overthrow the government and gain control of the diamond producing regions; responsible for attacks on civilians and children, widespread torture and murder and using children to commit atrocities; sponsored by the president of Liberia

African country, African nation - countries occupying the African continent

capital of Sierra Leone, Freetown - port city and the capital and largest city of Sierra Leone

Africa - the second largest continent; located south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean

Sierra Leonean - a native or inhabitant of Sierra Leone

Sierra Leonian - a native or inhabitant of Sierra Leone