Background: The 1991 to 2002 civil war between the government and the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and the displacement of more than 2 million people (about one-third of the population), many of whom are now refugees in neighboring countries. With the support of the UN peacekeeping force and contributions from the World Bank and international community, demobilization and disarmament of the RUF and Civil Defense Forces (CDF) combatants has been completed. National elections were held in May 2002 and the government continues to slowly reestablish its authority. However, the gradual withdrawal of most UN Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL) peacekeepers in 2004 and early 2005, deteriorating political and economic conditions in Guinea, and the tenuous security situation in neighboring Liberia may present challenges to the continuation of Sierra Leone's stability.
April 7th 2008Africa » Sierra Leone » Masanga Nu har vi fået internet, så jeg må hellere til at skrive noget mere om mine oplevelser hernede. Jeg ved ikke helt om jeg når at oploade hele min dagbog i dag, men jeg vil prøve.
Først vil jeg dog lig ... [full story]
March 7th 2008Africa » Sierra Leone » Freetown Oh Salone….
You have no idea how weird it feels to know that Friday I will be getting on a plane and possibly never coming back here. I’ve never left a place thinking I might not re ... [full story]
January 21st 2008Africa » Sierra Leone » Freetown I have to say, I really love it here! I can't believe I only have 6 weeks left of my journey here in Freetown and I already know it is going to be really difficult saying good-bye! Especially the peo ... [full story]
December 12th 2007Africa » Sierra Leone
I have never found writing a Blog so difficult. The up and down emotions that accompany this experience make it extremely challenging in trying to determine how I truly feel and what I honestly thi ... [full story]
November 28th 2007Africa » Sierra Leone » Freetown A typical meeting in Sierra Leone…
Some random member or some random group calls you (how they got my number I’m not sure) the day before an important annual meeting and tells you that ... [full story]
November 20th 2007Africa » Sierra Leone » Freetown I was blessed this afternoon with a long run along the beach just as the sun started to set. It's hammerton wind season in Sierra Leone which means the desert winds blow in and blanket the sky with c ... [full story]
November 15th 2007Africa » Sierra Leone » Freetown Just love this adventure I'm on.....
Going back to Kabala for a few days was just exactly what I needed. Because our Executive Director is visiting from Canada, we got to experience some pretty am ... [full story]
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