November 2nd, 2004

Murder in Sierra Leone

The News Review:

- Murder in Sierra Leone
- Sierra Leone president backs Nigeria’s granting of asylum to…
- How officer of the law ended up in the dock

Murder in Sierra Leone
Windy City Times – Nov 1, 2004
Fannyann was a tireless activist who founded the Sierra Leone Lesbian and Gay Association (SLLAGA) in 2002. The group provided social and psychological support to a fearful underground community. Fannyann, however, was a highly visible and courageous figure, lobbying government ministers to address the health and human rights needs of gay men and women.

Sierra Leone president backs Nigeria’s granting of asylum to…
Free with registration – America's Intelligence Wire – AccessMyLibrary.com – Oct 31, 2004
Sierra Leone president backs Nigeria’s granting of asylum to Charles Taylor. | The America’s Intelligence Wire (October, 2004).

How officer of the law ended up in the dock
The Age – Oct 31, 2004
Vincent decided to immediately lift Halloran’s suspension butthat he should not return to work until the inquiry’s full reportwas available. Halloran went back to work. But Sierra Leone policeand the Justice Department decided to press charges, despite laterassertions by the girl and her family that the abuse claims hadbeen made up under pressure. Halloran was arrested and the Special Court went into damagecontrol. Staff, who are divided on the case, were threatened withsanctions if they spoke about it to the media. Abe Haddad, then a Victoria Police officer working for theSpecial Court, went on leave in Melbourne and spoke with The Ageabout the case. He was suspended for two months.

 
 
 

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