Sierra Leone: Prison Reforms Bring No Relief
Prisoners still suffer appalling conditions despite legislative changes
16 Aug 16
Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Pastors Face Abuse Allegations
With little oversight, some religious leaders said to exploit their positions.
9 Aug 16
Sierra Leone: Seeking Justice For Rape Survivors
Investigation reveals that many women and girls never inform the authorities.
8 Aug 16
Sierra Leone Ruling Seen as Landmark for Justice
Experts say handling of Charles Taylor case has far-reaching implications.
6 Nov 13
Charles Taylor Conviction Upheld on Appeal
Judges confirm 50-year prison sentence for Liberian ex-president.
27 Sep 13
ICC Examines Child Soldier Convictions
Sierra Leonean court’s precedent-setting verdicts likely to influence ICC cases in Uganda and DRC.
25 Jun 07
Leaving a Judicial Legacy in Sierra Leone
As the Taylor trial gets under way, the court that indicted him builds up the Sierra Leone judiciary as it prepares to wind down.
19 Jun 07
Trying Times for Sierra Leone Court
Sweden offers a prison cell as debate continues over where former Liberian leader Charles Taylor should stand trial.
12 Jun 06
Relief at Taylor Arrest in Liberia, Sierra Leone
Despite concerns that the former Liberian president's detention could spark more instability, the overriding sense is that justice must be done at last.
15 Apr 06
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