Concerned Sierra Leoneans Worldwide Present Petition to UN Secretary General Over Human Rights Abuses

A delegation of Concerned Sierra Leoneans Worldwide traveled to New York to present a petition and complaint to the United Nations Secretary-General at the UN Headquarters.

They aimed to draw attention to alleged human rights abuses, extrajudicial actions, and politically motivated crimes committed against the people of Sierra Leone under the leadership of President Maada Bio since his assumption of power in 2018.

Led by Human Rights Lawyer Dr. Alfred Vinod Fullah, who had previously presented a similar complaint to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, the delegation initiated engagements with the UN and the U.S. State Department. Ambassador Wilfred Leeroy Kabs-Kanu, former Minister Plenipotentiary to the UN, played a vital role in facilitating these events. The delegation also included advocates such as Imran Turay, journalist Abu Shaw, activist Ishmael Hedd, and others.

During the closed-door session at the UN, the delegation presented a 16-page petition outlining their concerns. They highlighted alleged violations of democratic principles, national unity, and disproportionate use of force during peaceful demonstrations in Sierra Leone. They called on the UN Secretary General to address these issues, which they believe could constitute crimes against humanity under the Rome Statute.

Imran Turay emotionally shared his concerns, revealing that he was prevented from visiting his homeland and seeing his ailing mother due to the current situation. Journalist Abu Shaw urged the UN to take action against President Bio, who has been accused of misleading citizens by suggesting that Sierra Leone’s election to a non-permanent seat in the UN Security Council for 2024-26 implies UN support for his government.

Former Minister Plenipotentiary Kabs Kanu warned that the early warning signs in Sierra Leone indicated the potential for a return to conflict, and he urged swift action to prevent this. The delegation consisted of individuals based in both the United Kingdom and the United States and included members of the People’s Power in Politics (PPP) group.

The UN Secretary General and his team have committed to examining the concerns presented by the Concerned Sierra Leoneans delegation, indicating a strong interest in the situation in Sierra Leone. The outcome of this petition will be closely monitored as international pressure continues to mount on President Maada Bio’s government.

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| 2023-11-01 12:13:51

Why is Kabba Kanu claiming to be a Sierra Leonean? The man came to the United States as a Liberian citizen, with a Liberian passport. And to gain Liberian citizenship, he denounced his Sierra Leonean citizenship. Because that was the law in Liberia.
| 2023-10-28 17:36:22

Hmmmm apc hoodlums you will continue to bury your head in shame our president in a tree 🌳 planted by the river whose leaves are ever green you do him no shit.
| 2023-10-28 15:13:18

Sierraloaded is already concluding by saying the international community is mounting pressure on government for what? You guys always people bash at story.This story is fully of lies and misleading information. How is the international community mounting pressure on this government? To engage in dialogue with government you called that pressure. Those people who summit this petition are not doing because they are patriots. They are doing this because their political godfathers are not in power. These were the same people inciting citizens to kill government officials. Most of them are on record. And those records will be presented to the UN secretary general. We have power to met and discuss with the UN.
| 2023-10-28 10:49:03

Let justice prevail , this failed and hopeless SLPP government, he must face the penalty of abusing human rights.Concern Sierra Leonean we move .
| 2023-10-28 10:42:47

For sure these people are not good for them selves and like wise the country.Shame on them.Allah will surely punish them
| 2023-10-28 10:29:05

Thanks concern sierra Leoneans world wide for defending democracy in sierra Leone. As both politicians in the country have failed to defend democracy and the votes of the people during the 2023 elections in sierra Leone. Sierra Leone is peaceful all that is lacking is equal rights and justice. This set of politicians have nothing good for the people of sierra Leone. May the wrath of Allah fall on them and there families.
Mohamed Kamara | 2023-10-28 10:23:55

These are not Sierra Leoneans but very hopeless,useless,misled and criminal members of apc who are still struggling to confuse themselves. You can't do anything to our presidents he is there for good. You feel bad because you can't have access to steal anymore from Sierra Leone or have someone who can steal and send for you there. Until after 2038 apc will continue to suffer.
Mohamed J Daah | 2023-10-28 10:13:40

Well it there own view let government look into there concern and try to settle peace just like what other said we need peace for better Sierra Leonean
| 2023-10-28 10:06:44

Why APCSIANS have taken their interest more than rebranding the country image internally? Those international actors are not stupid like the way you are.
| 2023-10-28 10:03:54

Exactly God will punish all the stupid and fools of slpp thieves, because you are one's bringing problems you nasty thieves
| 2023-10-28 09:32:47

Obviously you are the most stupid person ever in the history of sierra leone, Why are you talking to your elders like that
Joseph Momoh | 2023-10-28 09:30:03

Another useless concerned Sierra Leonean citizens from the diaspora. We are no longer interested in big fools' business. We need peace now, please.
Jacob | 2023-10-28 09:12:07

Now I know that there many stupid people in the apc , so you want to tell us that you do not respect the just concluded peace dialogue between the SLPP and the APC presided over by the commonwealth, AU and the ECOWAS, shame on ya all for being disrespectful to these organisations...APC fools
| 2023-10-26 11:05:59

this is absolute stupidity of the so called concern Sierra leoneans,God almighty will surely punish any one planning to bring problem to this blessed land and our blessed president.