Sierra Leone
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Overview
Restrictions were imposed on the rights to freedom of expression, of peaceful assembly and of association. Hundreds of people died and thousands were left homeless following a mudslide. Prison conditions fell far below international standards. Pregnant girls were excluded from school.
Death penalty status
Abolitionist in practice
Retains the death penalty in law, but hasn’t executed for at least 10 years
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Sierra Leone: Regional court ruling gives hope to thousands of pregnant girls banned from school
Sierra Leone: Government reinforces discriminatory policy of excluding pregnant girls from school, jeopardising right to education of hundreds
Sierra Leone: Amnesty International joins legal challenge against government ban on pregnant girls attending school
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