1. Another coup spokesman, Capt. Paul Thomas, said private radio stations had been ordered closed and called on all foreign troops in Sierra Leone to return to posts. 2. Another coup spokesman, Capt. Paul Thomas, said they had shut down all sea and air contacts, and ordered all private radio stations shut. 3. Another coup spokesman, Col. Abdul Sesay, later said the Nigerians were released. 4. Mutinous troops are reopening the borders of Sierra Leone and will guarantee safe passage to foreigners wishing to flee the West African nation, a coup spokesman said Tuesday. |