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As the situation in Sierra Leone continues to worsen, the U.S. President, Mr. Bill Clinton, announces that he will send veteran civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson to the country. The administration is determined to intensify international efforts to bring an end to the crisis. Mr. Clinton has also had a phone conversation with the United Nations Secretary-General, Mr. Kofi Annan, to discuss the matter.
Thursday, 11 May, 2000