Ebola crisis: Sierra Leone farmers urged back to work

Farmers in Sierra Leonewho have deserted their land because of the Ebola crisis are being encouraged to go back to work. It comes after a warning from the UN that the region could face a food crisis as a result of the outbreak. Umaru Fofana sent this report from Freetown. Share this story About sharing Email Facebook Twitter Related Most watched Top stories Related video / audio video 1:35 Police fire tear gas in Ebola protest 15 October 2014 video 3:19 UN to ensure Ebola workers pay 14 October 2014 video 1:45 Ebola: How can you catch it? 7 October 2014 video 2:02 'I was...
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