Blood Diamonds Make War Crimes Trial Headline News
As the news media focus on Naomi Campbell's appearance in the witness box in a war crimes trial, attention is drawn to issues surrounding blood diamonds.
Aug 9, 2010
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Jennifer Young
Pirate Fishing In Sierra Leone
Illegal pirate fishing is destroying the economy and quality of life in Sierra Leone, a country that loses US$29 million in revenue to due theft by foreign vessels.
Apr 12, 2008
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Manya Seisay
The Infant Mortality Crisis
1 out of 4 Sierra Leonean children are losing their lives to easily preventable diseases driving home the urgent need for education and economic development.
Feb 6, 2008
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Manya Seisay
Gender Violence in Sierra Leone
What triggered the resurgence of Female Genital Cutting in Sierra Leone? What needs to be done to protect women in one of the poorest nations in the world?
Jan 31, 2008
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Manya Seisay
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