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Could Sierra Leone's deadly landslide have been prevented?

In August last year, the side of Sugar Loaf mountain in Sierra Leone collapsed after days of heavy rains. For many, coming to terms with what happened hasn't been easy - and many in Freetown are still asking: could such a tragedy have been prevented? A new documentary film released by the Thomson Reuters Foundation: 'Falling Freetown', has been looking for answers.

Photo: A widow speaks to journalists about the loss of her husband in the mudslides that hit Freetown in 2017.
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