Sierra Leone Judiciary continues to face trust hemorrhage as local civil society organization CHRDI highlights perceived bias and corruption, lack of transparency and accountability, inefficient and delay-prone justice system among others Judiciary of Sierra Leone USEmbassyFreetown

We feel it is important to address the judiciary's recent Facebook post dismissing our legitimate concerns as self-serving. Our organisation issued a press statement highlighting critical public issues related to the institutional challenges affecting our country's rule of law,

CHRDI Raises Alarm Over Erosion of Public Trust in Sierra Leone Judiciary 👇👇 sierraloaded.sl/news/chrdi-ala…

On May 26, 2025, we visited five police stations and engaged with 165 suspects in custody. At Lumley Station, we encountered 34 males and one female. Our visit to Aberdeen Station revealed 13 males and three females. At Congo Cross, we spoke with 20 males; at CID Headquarters, we

CHRDI, in partnership with the SLP, will train 70 police officers on Human Rights in Law Enforcement: Best Practices and Principles on Friday, June 20, 2025, in Freetown.

This morning, I attended a Digital Policy Engagement Series at the New Brookfields hotel organised by MRCG and their partner PIN, where I presented on access to information and data protection.THE MEDIA REFORM COORDINATING GROUP (MRCG-SL)

CHRDI's chief executive participated in a high-level African Union meeting in Equatorial Guinea, where civil society leaders, government officials, and various development partners discussed critical issues related to peace and security in Africa, governance, accountability,

It was great to meet Hon. Kandeh Yumkella this afternoon. We had a productive discussion about climate governance, justice, and action.

The Campaign for Human Rights and Development International (CHRDI) monitored 5,643 individuals in Freetown police cells from April to August 2025, revealing a stark gender disparity with 5,197 males and only 446 females, highlighting potential biases in detention practices. Data

Press freedom is a fundamental right, and journalists should have the environment to practice their trade. Yesterday, our chief executive was present with the Chairman of the Guild of Editors during his lengthy questioning by police officers at the Cyber Unit. He was there to

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Concerning reports of individuals being detained in police cells without due process. Everyone deserves fair treatment & access to justice. Let's advocate for human rights & police accountability #JusticeForAll #HumanRights #PoliceAccountability"

Human rights activist, and Chief Executive of CHRDI, Abdul Fatoma, says sanitation in Police stations is seriously poor. “The places (Police cells) stink,” he said, on the Truth Morning Devotion. More on the video 👇🎥 #TruthTellers #NarTrueDaeLas

Our chief executive was on air today

We at CHRDI strongly condemn today's actions by the law enforcement agents in Freetown, Sierra Leone. This afternoon, officers unlawfully demanded citizens' national ID cards in public spaces at the Youyi Building. Police lack the authority to require identification without