The First Lady, Her Excellency Fatima Maada Bio, makes a plea for the release of reality TV star Hawa Madiana Hunt, who has been in detention for almost ย three months, facing legal charges. Hunt was arrested on December 22, 2024, during a live broadcast of the House of Stars Season (2) reality TV show. She […]
Amnesty West and Central Africa demands justice for Hawa Hunt. Amnesty West and Central Africa, a regional branch of Amnesty International dedicated to advocating for human rights and other social issues, urges authorities in Sierra Leone to release and guarantee a fair trial to reality TV star Hawa Madiana Hunt. Hunt was arrested during a […]
THE STRUGGLES OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN SIERRA LEONE By David Yankay Sesay In Sierra Leone, persons with disabilities (PWDs) continue to face significant challenges that hinder their ability to fully participate in society. Despite some efforts to promote inclusion and equal rights, many individuals with disabilities are still marginalized in various aspects of life, […]
Lawyersโs society condemns the arbitrary arrest and detention of CSOs. In a press release, the Lawyer’s Society SL criticised law enforcement for unlawfully arresting and detaining civil society activists Thomas Babadi and Madi Williams. The above mentioned CSOโs were purportedly detained for requesting for a public gathering at the ECSL office for the purpose of […]
The Sierra Leone Police acknowledged receiving a letter from Thomas Babadi and Madi Williams dated November 30, 2024, seeking a police presence for a scheduled rally on December 10th, 2024. Accordingly, the aim of the gathering is to put pressure on Sierra Leone’s Electoral Commission to provide precise polling station results from the June 2023 […]
