Sierra Leone: Amputees win anti-corruption case, but still struggle for their rights

19 Mar 2008

Amputees in Sierra Leone won a long legal battle against corruption, but are still struggling for their rights. Story by Mariama Khai Fornah

Sierra Leoneans hail Special Court final ruling on AFRC leaders

03 Mar 2008 | By Umaru S Jah

Appeals Chamber ruling of the Special Court confirms long prison sentences for three former AFRC leaders. Umaru S Jah reports.

Sierra Leone/Liberia: Key witness says Taylor was “Godfather” to Sierra Leone rebels

04 Feb 2008 | By Umaru S. Jah

Umaru S Jah of The Democrat reports from The Hague on a key testimony alleging close links between Taylor and Sierra Leone's RUF rebels

Liberia/Sierra Leone: Special Court Prosecutor visits Monrovia ahead of Taylor trial

17 Dec 2007

Listen to Olive Thomass of Star Radio reporting from Monrovia on Special Court prosecutor's visit

Sierra Leone: Child soldier haunted by war memories

14 Dec 2007 | By Umaru S Jah

Ex-child soldier tells Umaru S Jah, journalist for The Democrat newspaper, of the nightmares that haunt him still.

Sierra Leone: War child survivor threatened by school system in Sierra Leone

14 Dec 2007 | By Salamatu Kemokai

School costs threaten a war orphan's future. Story by Salamatu Kemokai of the Independent Radio Network