The News Review:
- DIPLOMATIC (Musharraf greets Sierra Leone President).
- Accessibility and Legacy
- Lateline – 26/04/2004: UN to leave Sierra Leones diamond fields
- Guinean Scouts Suspension to Be Lifted.
DIPLOMATIC (Musharraf greets Sierra Leone President).
Free with registration – PPI – Pakistan Press International – AccessMyLibrary.com – Apr 26, 2004
–> COPYRIGHT 2004 Asia Pulse Pte Ltd ISLAMABAD April 26 (PPI) The President General Pervez Musharraf Monday greeted President of Sierra Leone, Alhaji Ahmed Tejan Kabbah on their national day falling today (Tuesday). In his message the President Musharraf said “It gives me great pleasure to convey on behalf of the people and the government of.
Accessibility and Legacy
hrw.org – Apr 26, 2004
We also believe that the people of Sierra Leone should be left witha legacy of the court’s work that goes beyond the decisions it issues or thenew courthouse it has constructed. It is hoped that the Special Court willcontribute to revitalizing Sierra Leoneans’ belief in the rule of law – that,in the face of future crimes, they will turn to the judicial system forrecourse instead of either seeking revenge or fatalistically accepting whathappened as “the way it is. ” This is necessary to meaningfully combat theculture of impunity that has prevailed in Sierra Leone, to build respect forthe rule of law, and to bring a sense of justice for the horrific crimescommitted. The Special Court’s location inFreetown and the mixed nature of the court – including both international andSierra Leonean staff – provide increased opportunities for making the courtaccessible to the people of Sierra Leone and leaving a lasting legacy of thecourt’s work…
We also believe that the people of Sierra Leone should be left witha legacy of the court’s work that goes beyond the decisions it issues or thenew courthouse it has constructed. It is hoped that the Special Court willcontribute to revitalizing Sierra Leoneans’ belief in the rule of law – that,in the face of future crimes, they will turn to the judicial system forrecourse instead of either seeking revenge or fatalistically accepting whathappened as “the way it is. ” This is necessary to meaningfully combat theculture of impunity that has prevailed in Sierra Leone, to build respect forthe rule of law, and to bring a sense of justice for the horrific crimescommitted. The Special Court’s location inFreetown and the mixed nature of the court – including both international andSierra Leonean staff – provide increased opportunities for making the courtaccessible to the people of Sierra Leone and leaving a lasting legacy of thecourt’s work. The Special Court is conducting an array of important efforts inthis regard.
Lateline – 26/04/2004: UN to leave Sierra Leones diamond fields
abc.net.au – Apr 26, 2004
UN peacekeepers are training local forces to take over responsibility for the region’s security. But commanders are expressing fears about withdrawing too quickly. Africa correspondent Sally Sara reports from Sierra Leone. SALLY SARA: There’s nothing glamorous about the diamond fields of Koidu. It’s a muddy, sweaty business. It’s the only work that Foday Fofana has known. He was here when the town was at the centre of Sierra Leone’s civil war…
SALLY SARA: The end of the war has allowed thousands of people to return to Koidu, but the government is still struggling to regain control of the diamond trade. The spoils aren’t being shared around. Peace hasn’t delivered much prosperity in Sierra Leone. This remains one of the poorest countries in the world. Those who survived the horrors of the war are still struggling to rebuild their lives. Despite the enormous mineral wealth here, there’s little on offer for the people. Now, the United Nations is scaling down its presence in Sierra Leone.
Guinean Scouts Suspension to Be Lifted.
Free with registration – Asia Africa Intelligence Wire – AccessMyLibrary.com – Apr 26, 2004
–> COPYRIGHT 2004 Financial Times Ltd. (From Standard Times (Sierra Leone) – AAGM) Byline: Saidu Kamara The Guinean Scout Association, which was suspended from all international scouting activities by the world body of scouting based in Geneva will be lifted up this September this year. This was disclosed recently at the Sierra Leone scouts headquarters.