Armed clashes occurred in Freetown, Sierra Leone, following an attack on a military armoury. Witnesses reported gunshots and explosions in the city's Wilberforce district, where the armoury is located, along with several embassies. The government declared an immediate national curfew to allow security forces to apprehend the suspects. The streets of the capital were empty, and no details were given on the alleged perpetrators or their motives. Sierra Leone has been experiencing a political crisis following the presidential and general elections in June. The US embassy condemned the bid to break into the armoury and offered continued support for those working for a peaceful, democratic, healthy, and prosperous Sierra Leone. The main opposition All People's Congress party disputed the results of the presidential, legislative, and local elections and boycotted all levels of government. The APC agreed to end its boycott and participate in government in exchange for an end to detentions and court cases it said were politically motivated.