Sierra Leone bans jogging in groups

Police have accused runners of 'disruptive and menacing' behaviour

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Police in Sierra Leone have banned jogging in groups on the grounds it encourages disruptive behaviour.

In an open letter published last week, police in the west African state said an immediate ban on such activities was being enforced "in line with the constitutional consideration for public order and safety".

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