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Were on the floor and the tear gas is coming. We need help. We wont be able to stay in this. Im here with about 20 people, including my daughter. We need help. My city, freetown, nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and a mountain range. The natural landscape is beautiful. But i think freetonians are beautiful, too. People who deserve a lot more than theyre getting. Weve had war. Weve had corruption. And then we had ebola. Now were fighting for democratic freedoms. Ive been mayor of freetown for the past five years, during which time my party has been in opposition. I promised i would work to Transform Freetown. I know i can do more because ive spent five years with my hands tied behind my back, with investigation after investigation. And the government is the one that took me to the acc, Anti Corruption commission, to parliament, did a special audit. My tenure has been marked with probably the highest level of intimidation and harassment that any politician in recent years has experienc

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