Sierra Leone Showcases Peace at UN

To celebrate Sierra Leone‘s role as the West African representative and president of the United Nations Security Council for August 2024, the country held a special peace exhibition at the UN in New York. This event, launched by President H.E. Rtd Brig. Julius Maada Bio on August 12, was attended by Deputy Secretary-General H.E. Mrs Amina J. Mohamed.

The exhibition featured inspiring messages from several dignitaries. This includes Sierra Leone’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Alhaji Timothy Musa Kaba, and the ECOWAS Permanent Observer to the UN, Ambassador Kinza Jawara-Njai. Other notable attendees included the representative from Mongolia, Ambassador A. Nyamdorj, and officials from the Special Court for Sierra Leone.

This historic exhibition runs throughout August 2024 and showcases Sierra Leone’s incredible journey toward peace, stability, and development. It highlights the resilience and unity of the Sierra Leonean people, who have faced various internal challenges while remaining committed to sustainable growth.

Additionally, the exhibition emphasizes the role of international and regional cooperation in ensuring peace and security, especially focusing on how West Africa addresses its challenges. The efforts of the ECOWAS conflict prevention and management mechanisms were key in restoring order in Sierra Leone, particularly through the contributions of ECOMOG and the transition to the UN peace support operation, UNOMSIL.

Moreover, the exhibition outlines significant components of Sierra Leone’s transitional justice process, including the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the Special Court for Sierra Leone. It also recognizes the collaboration between international partners and the Sierra Leonean government in building a peaceful and democratic nation, aiming to share important lessons for maintaining peace around the globe.

The event concluded with a warm reception hosted by H.E. Ambassador Michael Imran Kanu, Sierra Leone’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations.