The News Review:

- UN stays in Sierra Leone after peacekeepers leave
- Sierra Leone leader sacks three key ministers
- S Leone’s war amputees ‘ignored’

UN stays in Sierra Leone after peacekeepers leave
San Diego Union Tribune – Aug 31, 2005
com > News > World — U. stays in Sierra Leone after peacekeepers leave. Security Council Wednesday.

Sierra Leone leader sacks three key ministers
Independent Online – Sep 7, 2005
The Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) had picked Vice-President Solomon Berewa as party leader at the weekend, also nominating him as their choice to lead the impoverished West African country when Kabbah’s mandate ends. One of the sacked ministers, ex-Finance Minister Joseph Dauda, had unexpectedly put himself forward as a candidate. Former Minister of Internal Affairs George Banda Thomas and Energy and Power Minister Emmanuel Grant, who also lost their jobs, had also failed to support Berewa, party members said.

S Leone’s war amputees ‘ignored’
BBC News – Sep 16, 2005
But only 400 of them have so far benefited from a shelter scheme organised by the Norwegian Refugee Council, Mr Jusu Jarka said. A UN-backed war crimes court has been set up to try those, from both sides, who bear the “greatest responsibility” for the wartime brutalities. Were you affected by the war in Sierra Leone? Have you managed to rebuild your life? Let us know your experience using the form below.