April 10, 2023
Sierra Leone: Journalist Alie Melvin Tokowa Beaten While Filming Political Dispute
Sierra Leone authorities should thoroughly investigate the recent attack on journalist Alie Melvin Tokowa and hold the perpetrators to account, the Committee to Protect Journalists… Read more »
August 15, 2022
Sierra Leone: Soldiers Beat Broadcast Journalist Maada Jessie Jengo
On July 2, 2022, four Sierra Leone soldiers slapped, punched, and kicked broadcast journalist Maada Jessie Jengo on various parts of his body, and also slashed his face with a… Read more »
August 03, 2022
Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone Politician Shoves Journalist Abdulai Gbla in Parliament
On June 28, 2022, Abdul Muniru Lansana, a member of Sierra Leone's parliament, pushed Abdulai Gbla, CEO of the privately owned broadcaster Gbla TV Online, as the journalist filmed… Read more »
June 14, 2022
Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone Journalist Sorie Saio Sesay Detained for 6 Days
Authorities in Sierra Leone should drop their investigation into journalist Sorie Saio Sesay, return his mobile phone, and allow him to work freely, the Committee to Protect… Read more »
Sierra Leone: Journalist Sorie Saio Sesay Detained for 6 Days
Authorities in Sierra Leone should drop their investigation into journalist Sorie Saio Sesay, return his mobile phone, and allow him to work freely, the Committee to Protect… Read more »
May 31, 2022
Sierra Leone: Publisher Chernoh Alpha Bah Threatened With Death, Charges of Treason
Sierra Leone authorities must cease their harassment of the Africanist Press news site and its publisher, Chernoh Alpha Bah, and should investigate the death threats against him,… Read more »