Sierra Leone
In 2018, Sierra Leone held its fourth national elections since the end of the civil war in 2002. However, opposition parties have faced police violence and restrictions on assembly. Government corruption is pervasive, and the work of journalists is hampered by the threat of defamation charges.
Freedom in the World — Sierra Leone Country Report
Sierra Leone is rated Partly Free in Freedom in the World 2024, Freedom House's annual study of political rights and civil liberties worldwide.
News & Perspectives on Sierra Leone
Transnational Repression in 2023: Insecure Leaders Threaten Dissent Abroad
Perspectives
February 20, 2024