#SIERRALEONE: Parliament Abolishes Death Penalty

[world politics news]

Sierra Leonean lawmakers voted to abolish the death penalty Friday, becoming the latest African country to move toward banning capital punishment.

A majority of MPs voted in favor of an amendment abolishing the death penalty, according to a journalist who was present in the chamber.

Capital punishment will be replaced with life imprisonment or a minimum 30-year jail term for crimes such as murder or mutiny.

It has been more than 20 years since an execution has taken place in Sierra Leone.

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#SIERRALEONE: Gov't Aligns Itself Towards Communist Chinese, Worrying Business Interests

[world politics news]

Corruption, poor governance, and inept leadership are responsible for the abject poverty that the people of Sierra Leone are facing today. But the communist tendency of those governing the ruling APC party, is a serious concern for those in the country that are committed to building a vibrant liberal democracy and a prosperous nation.