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UAE Offers 2-Month Visa Amnesty to Sierra Leoneans
The Embassy of the Republic of Sierra Leone in the United Arab Emirates has announced that the UAE Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security has declared a two-month amnesty period for individuals with expired visas. The amnesty period, which commenced on September 1, 2024, and will conclude on October 31, 2024, allows…
Prosecution Witness Testify in Kush Manufacturing Case
By: Edrie Caleb John The trial of Michael Wright, accused of manufacturing Kush, continued on Monday, September 2, 2024, at Court No. 2, Pademba Road, Freetown. The prosecution led its first witness, Detective Sergeant Obi Wilfred Koroma, who testified about the investigation. Koroma stated that he obtained a file containing reports and forensic analysis on…
The Reason for High Visa Rejection: U.S. Statistics Shows One In Two Sierra Leonean Overstay their Visits, Leading to High Visa Denial Rate in Freetown
By: Elizabeth A. Kaine In a recent report released by the US Department of Homeland Security, which was presented to the ranking members of the House Intelligent ranking members, the data indicate that the reason for the high visa denial rate at the US embassy accredited near Freetown is because one in two Sierra Leonean…
Treason Trial: Detective Reveals Shocking Evidence
By: Edrie Caleb John In the ongoing treason trial, Detective Sergeant Solomon Amadu presented the statements of Thaimu Bangura, the second accused, at the Pademba Road Court No. 2 before Magistrate Santigie Bangura yesterday, Thursday 29th August 2024. The case involves two charges: treason and misprision of treason. According to the police, Bangura and Captain Alie…
Geneva Conventions: 75 Years of Upholding Humanitarian Law
By: Elizabeth A. Kaine On Monday, August 26, 2024, a high-level panel discussion was held at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions. The event brought together representatives from the United Nations Security Council, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), and humanitarian organizations to…
Sierra Leone Pays Tribute to Gaza
Sierra Leone’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN Security Council, Dr. Michael Imran Kanu, paid tribute to Gaza during the council’s monthly briefing on the Middle East Palestine question on August 22, 2024. He acknowledged the tireless efforts of humanitarian personnel, including the UNRWA, in providing aid to vulnerable populations in the Gaza Strip…
SLAJ SEEKS REFORM: Position Paper Presented to Constitutional Review Committee
The President of the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ), Ahmed Sahid Nasralla, has presented a position paper to the Constitutional Review Committee on behalf of the Association’s national executive. The proposed changes aim to strengthen the organization’s governance and accountability. The proposed amendments include provisions for elected officials to receive monthly stipends, the establishment…
Iran and Sierra Leone Strengthen Diplomatic Ties in High-Level Meeting
Sierra Leone and the Islamic Republic Iran reaffirmed their longstanding diplomatic relations on Friday when Iranian Ambassador H.E. Sadati Amiri met with Deputy Speaker of Parliament Hon. Ibrahim Tawa Conteh in Freetown. The meeting followed Hon. Conteh’s recent visit to Tehran, where he attended the 14th presidential inauguration ceremony of Iran. During the meeting, Hon….