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Koidu-Sefadu is the fourth-largest city in Sierra Leone, with a population of 87,789 (2004 census). It is situated in the Kono District of the Eastern Province. Its name is often shortened to Koidu or Sefadu, and it is also known as Kono or New Sembehun. It is a major centre for diamond panning.

Koidu used to be the second-largest city in the country but it was devastated during the Sierra Leone Civil War. The town was heavily looted and constantly fought over due to the rich diamond reserves in the area. During the peace process, it has rapidly become little more than one massive diamond mine. [1]

American aid workers helped rebuild the Koidu Government hospital, which has improved the previously alarming health situation in the town. Various other aid organizations, including the UN Refugee Agency, UNHCR and its partners, have helped drill wells, re-build clinics and schools and regenerate livelihoods in the area, as part of a programme to support the reintegration of Sierra Leoneans who returned after living for several years as refugees in neighbouring countries.

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	'''Koidu-Sefadu''' is the fourth-largest city in [[Sierra Leone]], with a population of 87,789 ([[2004]] census). It is situated in the [[Kono District]] of the [[Eastern Province, Sierra Leone\|Eastern Province]]. Its name is often shortened to '''Koidu''' or '''Sefadu''', and it is also known as ''Kono'' or ''New Sembehun''. It is a major centre for [[diamond]] [[panning]].		[[Image:CIASierraLeoneKoidu.jpg\|thumb\|240px\| Koidu-Sefadu]] '''Koidu-Sefadu''' is the fourth-largest city in [[Sierra Leone]], with a population of 87,789 ([[2004]] census). It is situated in the [[Kono District]] of the [[Eastern Province, Sierra Leone\|Eastern Province]]. Its name is often shortened to '''Koidu''' or '''Sefadu''', and it is also known as ''Kono'' or ''New Sembehun''. It is a major centre for [[diamond]] [[panning]].

	Koidu used to be the second-largest city in the country but it was devastated during the [[Sierra Leone Civil War]]. The town was heavily looted and constantly fought over due to the rich [[diamond]] reserves in the area. During the peace process, it has rapidly become little more than one massive diamond mine. [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/1484843.stm]		Koidu used to be the second-largest city in the country but it was devastated during the [[Sierra Leone Civil War]]. The town was heavily looted and constantly fought over due to the rich [[diamond]] reserves in the area. During the peace process, it has rapidly become little more than one massive diamond mine. [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/1484843.stm]