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Sierra Leone: No Terrorism Threat in Salone
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Concord Times (Freetown)
25 July 2008
Posted to the web 25 July 2008
Bhoyy Jalloh
Amidst global risk of indiscriminate attacks the foreign and commonwealth office has just published a report assuring foreign nationals that "there is a low threat from terrorism," in Sierra Leone.
The information guiding UK travellers coming into the country, however, cautioned that they should be aware of such (indiscriminate) danger which could be in public areas, including those frequented by expatriates or foreign travellers.
The assurance came at a time when the government was very busy undertaking a programme of improvements to Lungi international airport, including its firefighting and rescue service and its security.
The details further suggested that: "None of the options for transferring between the international airport at Lungi and Freetown are risk-free. You should study the transfer options carefully before travelling, especially if you plan to arrive at night." Meanwhile, the commonwealth office paid tribute to the UTAir helicopter transfer service between Lungi airport and Freetown that resumed on July, 8 this year.
Similarly the hovercraft service between Lungi and Freetown was relaunched on May 7, 2008 with testimonies about safety standards given by one foreign and commonwealth staff who has recently travelled between Lungi and Freetown.
While the report advised foreigners to keep away from demonstrations, it made reference to a December 13, 2007 clash between residents in Koidu town and police during protests against a local mining company.
"Visits to the Western Area of Sierra Leone, including Freetown are usually trouble-free," it said.
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However, the main type of incident for which British nationals required consular assistance in 2007 were: replacing lost and stolen passports and dealing with arrests and detentions.
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