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.
June 16th 2008Africa » Sierra Leone » Freetown I skal ikke snydes for de 3 sidste uger af mit ophold, så her kommer det allersidste sidste indlæg.
Havde en enkelt pc-time. Erik var i Makeni, så tog den alene. Det var en af de hårde dage, for ... 4 photos[full story]
May 14th 2008Africa » Sierra Leone » Freetown Så er det blevet tid til det sidste blog indlæg. Vores internet virker ikke mere på Masanga, så jeg har ikke haft mulighed for at poste et indlæg før nu, hvor vi er i Freetown for at tage imod de nye ... [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]
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