Tag: EU
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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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CIVIL SOCIETY AND THE DEFENCE OF PRESS FREEDOM IN SIERRA LEONE
CIVIL SOCIETY AND THE DEFENCE OF PRESS FREEDOM IN SIERRALEONE: PROTECTING DEMOCRACY THROUGH MEDIA FREEDOM A free press is a cornerstone of democratic governance. It informscitizens, exposes wrongdoing, promotes accountability, and provides aplatform for public debate. The media therefore performs a publicfunction that extends beyond reporting events; it strengthenstransparency and ensures that those in authority…
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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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“NEVER AGAIN WILL IMPUNITY REIGN OVER JUSTICE” HRDN-SL
HRDN-SL CALLS FOR NEVER AGAIN WILL IMPUNITY REIGN OVER JUSTICE-APPEAL TO THE GoSL TO COMMIT TO THE PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS ANDCIVIC SPACE.