The not so Special Court for Sierra Leone
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The trial of Charles Taylor has left an unhappy judicial legacy, argues *Sulakshana Gupta*.
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Coocoo Dennis' Alleged War Exploits Denied
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
Lead prosecutor and American lawyer Brenda Hollis Thursday bombarded former president Charles Taylor with series of unstoppable questions regarding alleged atrocities of one of his Generals - General Coocoo Dennis.
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Rebel, President, CIA Spy
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
Following his claims that the US plotted against him for regime change, Mr. Charles Taylor Monday admitted that he maintained links with the US Central Intelligence Agency that he established during the formative stages of his rebellion.
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Taylor Denies Supporting Plans to Attack Sierra Leone
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
Charles Taylor did not support plans to attack Sierra Leone while he was in Libya, the accused former Liberian president told Special Court for Sierra Leone judges today while being cross-examined by the prosecution.
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Pictures: Sierra Leone recovery
BBC News (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
Nick Danziger's photographs of some of the thousands of victims of Sierra Leone's conflict, who say they have not been helped, unlike the fighters who committed atrocities.
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Song Sparks Governance Debate
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
Nothing has ever sparked a debate on the state of governance in the country like the song released by one of Sierra Leone's most popular artists, Emerson Bockarie.
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Sierra Leone: Photography helps children realize their right to self-expression
Unicef (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
KABALA, Sierra Leone, 18 November 2009 – Until a few months ago, Fatmata Shaw, 13,had never used a camera or a computer. But after training with a professional photographer, she wants to use her newfound skills to help her peers in the community.
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Sierra Leone says Guinea unrest won't destabilize region
Reuters (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009
LONDON (Reuters) - Sierra Leone, trying to rebuild an economy shattered by a decade-long civil war, is confident neighboring Guinea can avert collapse and will not destabilize the fragile West African region, a senior minister said.
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Edging Closer to End of Mandate, UN-Backed Court Hands Over Prison to Country
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/16/2009
The United Nations-backed tribunal trying the worst acts committed during the decade-long brutal civil war in Sierra Leone today transferred its detention centre to the national prison service.
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Sierra Leone war crimes court hands over control of detention facility
JURIST (Free subscription) | 11/16/2009
[JURIST] The Special Court for Sierra Leone (SCSL) on Monday handed over its detention facility to the Sierra Leone Prison Service in a monumental step towards the court's resolution. The Sierra Leone Prison Service will use the facility, which meets international standards, to house female prisoners. Director of Prisons Moses Showers emphasized the importance of providing for the welfare of female...
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Sierra Leone: Do you want to chat with Sierra Leonean students?
Global Voices Online (Free subscription) | 11/16/2009
Do you want to chat with students from Sierra Leone?: “Sierra Leonean kids want to communicate but don’t have computer access. If you would like to chat with a student in the City of Bo, Sierra Leone let me know at pjfishing@yahoo.com and I’ll hook you up through Local Government officer Sheka Kamara.”
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Sierra Leone's crises have global reach
L. A. Times Dodgers Blog (Free subscription) | 11/15/2009
The public health system in the West African nation is a shambles and the government teeters on the edge. Some fear it could become another Somalia. When the power went out that night, Dr. Ibrahim Thorlie was operating on his fifth patient of the day in a maternity hospital with a shortage of antibiotics and running water. His colleague was doing an emergency caesarean in the next room. In the corridor,...
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CDC Group Launches Fund for Private Investors
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/13/2009
UK development financiers CDC Group launched a US$5 million private equity investment in Sierra Leone to provide funding to entrepreneurs.
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Sierra Leone: War-Wounded Get Micro-Grants
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
Some 20,000 people wounded in Sierra Leone's war are receiving micro-grants as part of efforts to rebuild lives and livelihoods in the still fragile country.
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Sierra Leone: Claims Presidency Interferes With Judiciary
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
It may be seven years after the country's civil war, but Sierra Leone is still battling to obtain an independent judiciary.