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The Indian High Commission in Sierra Leone has successfully concluded its digital exhibition, “The Human Cost of Terrorism,” which was officially launched on Friday, 21st November 2025, at the Freetown City Council Lobby.
The event, designed to raise awareness about the devastating personal and societal impacts of terrorism, continues to spark discussions weeks after its conclusion.
The exhibition’s launch was attended by key figures, including the Minister of Internal Affairs, AIG Morie Lengor Esq., who served as the Chief Guest. His keynote address emphasized the far-reaching consequences of terrorism, stressing that the threat of terrorism extends beyond immediate harm to cause long-term emotional scars, disrupt communities, and hinder national progress.
Lengor called for a comprehensive approach to counter-terrorism, combining security measures with psychological support, economic recovery, and efforts to build community resilience.
The exhibition’s digital display wall featured poignant memories of terrorism victims from around the world, highlighting not only statistics but also the human stories behind the numbers.
Attendees at the launch emphasized that the event succeeded in humanizing the global conversation about terrorism, focusing on the profound personal losses, trauma, displacement, and long-term societal disruptions caused by acts of terror.
Minister Lengor expressed a firm stance on terrorism, declaring that it remains a threat to peace everywhere, and called for a more unified global effort to confront state-sponsored terrorism.
He stressed that the human toll of terrorism, including mental health issues such as PTSD, depression, and anxiety, must be addressed alongside traditional security concerns in counter-terrorism strategies.
India’s High Commissioner to Sierra Leone, B.C. Pradhan, also delivered remarks during the launch. Pradhan expressed his gratitude to Minister Lengor for attending and reaffirmed India’s commitment to global peace and human security.
He highlighted the importance of the exhibition in humanizing the conversation around terrorism, which he described as not just a security challenge but a deeply human tragedy with wide-reaching effects on individuals, families, and national development.
Pradhan also reiterated India’s longstanding advocacy for a Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism, aiming to ensure that the international community speaks with one voice against terrorism.
He praised the strong and evolving relationship between Sierra Leone and India, recalling the warm reception extended to the All-Party Indian Parliamentary Delegation earlier in the year by the Parliament of Sierra Leone.
While the exhibition has now concluded, its central message remains clear: to effectively combat terrorism, nations must acknowledge its immense human cost, honor the victims, support survivors, and work to build resilient societies capable of rejecting violence and division.
