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Security forces in Sierra Leone have surrounded the headquarters of the All People’s Congress (APC), the main opposition party, as votes are being counted for presidential elections, local media reported.
According to APC leader Samura Kamara, live ammunition was fired into the building while he was holding a press conference.
He said it amounted to an assassination attempt.
Clouds of tear gas shrouded the building.
It’s unclear why truckloads of troops were deployed.
The police have not yet commented on the incident.
The opposition is hoping to unseat President Julius Maada Bio, who’s standing for a second term in office.
There was sporadic violence against election officials during the vote on Saturday after a tense campaign.
