Sierra Leone government

Calls for release of Sierra Leonean singer jailed in ‘crackdown on free speech’

The case highlights significant issues regarding free speech and political dissent in Sierra Leone, reflecting broader concerns about government repression.

• •Zainab Sheriff is a well-known Sierra Leonean singer and political figure.
• •She was sentenced to four years and two months in prison.
• •Her charges were related to a speech made during a political rally.