Author: Human Rights Defenders Network SL
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HRDN-SL Condemns Alleged Torture of Civilians by Military Personnel in Moyamba District
FREETOWN, 2 JULY 2026: HRDN-SL Condemns Alleged Torture of Civilians by Military Personnel in Moyamba District Human Rights Defenders Network Sierra Leone (HRDN-SL) expresses deep concern and condemnation following reports of the alleged torture and inhuman treatment of two civilians by members of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) in Senehun, Kamajei Chiefdom,…
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HRDN-SL Calls for Urgent Investigation into Alleged Human Rights Violations against Lifeline Nehemiah Projects
FREETOWN, 30 JUNE 2026: HRDN-SL Calls for Urgent Investigation into Alleged Human Rights Violations against Lifeline Nehemiah Projects and the Kuntorloh Community The Human Rights Defenders Network Sierra Leone (HRDN-SL) expresses grave concern over alleged attacks, arrests, and intimidation targeting human rights defenders, staff, and beneficiaries of Lifeline Nehemiah Projects (Lifeline) in Kuntorloh, Eastern Freetown.…
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HRDN-SL Expresses Concern over Sierra Leone’s Agreement to Receive West African Deportees
The Human Rights Defenders Network Sierra Leone (HRDN-SL) expresses grave concern over Sierra Leone’s agreement with the United States to receive deportees from across West Africa, following the arrival of the first group on 20 May 2026.
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HRDN-SL Calls for Extradition Agreement between Sierra Leone and the Netherlands
The Human Rights Defenders Network Sierra Leone (HRDN-SL) is monitoring two ongoing cross-border matters involving Sierra Leone and the Netherlands, which raise important questions about international justice cooperation, public safety, and the need for clearer extradition frameworks between States.
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HRDN-SL Expresses Concern Over Police Non-Execution of Court Orders
The Human Rights Defenders Network-SL has called on the Inspector General of Police to take immediate and decisive action to ensure that all outstanding court orders are executed without further delay
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Ireland, Sierra Leone Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2026
HRDN-SL is delighted to share a special video message from the Ambassador of Ireland to Sierra Leone, celebrating St Patrick’s Day. We express our gratitude to the Irish Embassy and Irish Aid for their generous support of our organization. Ireland’s commitment to human rights has enabled HRDN-SL to carry out vital work across Sierra Leone,…
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US Ambassador Bryan David Hunt Visits HRDN SL Regional Office
The purpose of the visit was to engage with local human rights defenders and civil society organizations, fostering dialogue on enhancing collaboration to support human rights-based initiatives and development efforts within the district.
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HRDN SL Attends Dublin Platform for Human Rights Defenders in Ireland
The Executive Secretary of Human Rights Defenders Network – SL Mr Alphonsus B.M. Gbanie Attending the 2024 Dublin Platform for Human Rights Defenders in Ireland. Friday 25th October 2024 The 2024 Dublin Platform for Human Rights Defenders was a powerful and inspiring gathering that brought together 104 Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) from 100 different countries.…
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HRDN-SL Trains Moyamba District on Gender Equality and Violence Prevention
On September 17, 2024, the Human Rights Defenders Network Sierra Leone (HRDN-SL), with generous support from the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI), conducted a pivotal one-day strategic capacity-building training in Moyamba District. This initiative was designed to promote Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (GEWE) and to prevent violence against women and girls, aiming to…