In a recent press release, the Campaign for Human Rights and Development International (CHRDI) highlighted concerns over the restriction of citizens’ rights in Sierra Leone following the failed coup attempt in November 2023.
While acknowledging the severity of the security crisis, CHRDI urged the government to ensure any emergency measures taken are proportionate, necessary, and non-discriminatory.
The CHRDI emphasized that while national security is crucial, it shouldn’t come at the cost of citizens’ rights. The organization urged authorities to uphold constitutional provisions safeguarding freedom of movement, speech, and assembly. Additionally, CHRDI urged citizens to refrain from violence and encouraged the government to investigate the coup attempt and unlawful killings.
They recommended establishing an independent inquiry into the country’s security sector to prevent such incidents in the future. Emphasizing the importance of the rule of law and protection of human rights in a democratic society, CHRDI stressed the necessity of free and open debate amidst political tensions while ensuring accountability for those involved in any unlawful activities.
The release underlined the significance of citizens’ participation in democratic processes and the agreement upon rules and laws governing their governance.
This right right right is taken us backwards
Focusing on the right and leaving out responsibility
CHRDI has not been talking because they are part of the PAOPA killer regime. This regime has been violating the Country’s Constitution and the people’s rights. The government officers know the difference between a ” Security Breach ” and a coup d’etat.
The President and the head of the military must know something about the opening of the Armoury store which has a coded entrance . Why was
this store targeted by the disgruntled members of the soldiers?
Besides, the public were not shown corpses of the attackers. Rather, the PAOPA killer police and the PAOPA killer military visit the APC party members’ homes to Arrest and kill members in those houses.
Something is wrong with the Said coup. According to the PAOPA killer regime. It seems the APC key stakeholders are the suspected planners of the security breach or Coup D’etat.
This undemocratic regime is bringing up all past cases so that Maada Bio can have a way to entirely destroy the APC party.
Maada Bio you are not democratically elected. The people of this county have been very patient with you. You have pushed us to the wall. Very soon we shall react and we will set the brightest example in West Africa. Mark my words !!