Sierra Leone: Further information: Legal concern / health concern: 264 political detainees at the Central Prison, Pademba Road, Freetown, including: Bockarie Babay, Alhaja Kallon, Finda Mbriwa, Sahid Mohamed Sesay

According to official figures, 240 of the 264 political detainees have been released since July 1993. Among the few still held without trial is law student Sahid Mohamed Sesay, arrested in December 1992 in connection with an alleged coup attempt. AI welcomes the releases but is concerned about those reportedly still held.

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