Protesters who died in Sierra Leone clashes buried

Burials have been taking place in Sierra Leone for 27 protesters killed in violent clashes in August during street demonstrations against the rising cost of living.

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Photo: Health workers in Sierra Leone lower a coffin into an individual grave during the mass burial of protesters who died during cost-of-living demonstrations in August. Credit: Getty Images.