By Francis H. Murray
Justice John Bosco Allieu has expressed disappointment over the way the police conduct investigations saying that sometimes their methods result in the violation of the human rights of accused person.
“We have a ‘Statement of Case’” - APC lawyers tell Supreme Court
By Francis H. Murray
Lawyer Lansana Dumbuya representing the defeated 2018 APC presidential candidate Dr. Samura Kamara and two other party officials, Alhaji Minkailu Mansaray and Dr. Osman Foday Yansaneh, being the 2nd 3rdand 4th petitioners of the 2018 presidential elections has told the Supreme Court that his clients had as part of their petition a “Statement of Case” citing the reliefs sought.
SDI engages stakeholders on RAI Law
By Politico staff writer
The Society for Democratic Initiatives (SDI) has in a one-day information session engaged public information officers on the Right to Access Information law and its significance in ensuring accountability and transparency during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Executive Director of SDI, Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai, said the process leading to the ratification of the Right to Access Information (RAI) law in 2013 lasted more than 10-years, noting that its successful implementations and public awareness lives on.
Sierra Leone calls for democracy in Myanmar
Sierra Leone's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations and other International Organizations in Geneva, Switzerland, Dr. Lansana Gberie joined a host of other countries at the 29th special session of the Human Rights Council to call on the military authorities in Myanmar to reverse their coup and restore the democratically elected government.
The Special Session of the Council was initiated by the European Union and the United Kingdom.
Four ministries are “Super Corrupt” in Sierra Leone – KKY
By Saio Marrah
Dr. Kandeh Kolleh Yumkella, leader of the opposition National Grand Coalition party has said that this country has four “Super Corrupt Ministries.” Dr. Yumkella made this statement in parliament on Tuesday the 9th February, 2021 while addressing the confirmation hearing for Dr. Austin Demby.
No Dentist at Sierra Leone's Kenema Gov’t Hospital
By Prince J Musa in Kenema
Residents of Kenema city in the Eastern Region of the country have expressed dissatisfaction over the lack of dental care in the district since the retirement of one Dr. Dimoh five years ago. Some of those interviewed told Politico that they are left with option but to the nearby city of Bo government when they need dental care.
Transportation difficulty rocks Sierra Leone capital
By Mabinty M. Kamara
Residents of Freetown have expressed dismay over the difficulties they encounter in accessing public transportations across Freetown especially with a 10pm curfew in place.
