Mano River Union

Sierra Leone, the conflict and the world

Jun 2001
How has the international community's focus on Sierra Leone really affected its people? This speech by Dr Dennis Bright, given at the Conflict, Development and Peace Network Conference, explores the positive and negative impacts.

Rural women and girls in the war in Sierra Leone

Dec 1997
Women in Sierra Leone have experienced atrocities during the war but are traditionally disempowered to influence change. Khadija Alia Bah of Conciliation Resources describes the plight of rural females in this article.

Peace, security and development update

Jul 2007
The first issue of this security-focussed publication aims to encourage public interest in the elections in Sierra Leone and the security issues which are related to them.

Resources, primary industry and conflict in Sierra Leone

Oct 1997
Conflicts and power in Sierra Leone are intertwined with the control of its natural resources. This article, produced by Conciliation Resources, looks at the trade of the most precious of these: diamonds.

Nigerian intervention in Sierra Leone

Oct 1997
How likely is it that General Sani Abacha of Nigeria will lead a military offensive against the junta in Sierra Leone? This article from Conciliation Resources explores this and other topical questions related to Nigerian politics.

Lome is dead! Long live Lome!

Aug 2000
Even after the terrible events of May 2000, Dr Dennis Bright, Commissioner at the Commission for the Consolidation of Peace in Sierra Leone, explains why the Lome peace agreement is not 'dead'.

Gender and conflict in Sierra Leone

Oct 1997
The levels of female life expectancy and literacy speak for themselves, as do accounts of experiences during war and economic hardship. This article by Conciliation Resources focuses on the plight Sierra Leonean women.

From the ground up: Exploring dichotomies in grassroots peacebuilding

Oct 2003
Celia McKeon of Conciliation Resources explains why local peace initiatives are so important and gives examples of success stories from Mali and Sierra Leone to illustrate their transformative potential.

Demobilization, disarmament and rehabilitation

Oct 1997
Successful demobilisation, disarmament and rehabilitation in Sierra Leone requires political will and momentum. This article by Conciliation Resources highlights lessons to learn from past failures.

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