Dr. Samura Kamara, a leading political figure in Sierra Leone, has expressed deep concern over the continued detention of Mr. Wadike Williams and Mr. Thomas Babadi, citizens reportedly arrested while exercising their constitutional right to peaceful protest.

Highlighting the legal framework safeguarding such rights, Dr. Kamara referenced Section 26(1) of the 1991 Constitution, which guarantees the right to freely assemble and associate.

He also cited Sierra Leone’s commitment to the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights, particularly Article 20(1), which upholds freedom of peaceful assembly and association.

“The indefinite detention of these individuals raises serious concerns about upholding the rule of law and respecting fundamental rights guaranteed by our constitution and international agreements,” Dr. Kamara stated.

He called on national authorities, moral guarantors, and the international community to ensure due process is observed and to protect the freedoms essential to a united, free, and peaceful Sierra Leone.

Dr. Kamara emphasized the need for collective commitment to democratic principles, urging Sierra Leoneans to remain steadfast in protecting each other’s rights.