Sierra Leone: Statement at the official opening of the court-house of the Special Court for Sierra Leone

Index Number: AFR 51/004/2004
Date Published: 9 March 2004
Categories: Africa, Sierra Leone

This document uses the occasion of the opening of the Special Court for Sierra Leone as an opportunity to call for the ending of impunity for crimes against humanity, war crimes and other serious human rights violations committed during Sierra Leone's armed conflict. The document provides recommendations as to how the Special Court should operate.