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OCHA Geneva, RCB, Africa II, March 2003

UNITED NATIONS OFFICE FOR THE COORDINATION OF HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS

(OCHA)

Humanitarian Briefing Pack

March 2003

- Sierra Leone -

Content:

Background on the West African Conflict(s) 2 Latest Humanitarian Situation Update 4 Country Profile Code of Conduct for humanitarian agencies in SL

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Humanitarian Directory 13 Contact List – OCHA/"Sierra Leone" 23 Travel, Accommodation & Security in "Sierra Leone" 25 Coordination Mechanisms in "Sierra Leone" 28 Maps 30 Useful Online-Resources 33

Humanitarian Briefing Pack Sierra Leone Background on the West African Conflict(s)


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Background on the West African Conflict(s) Chronology

Around Christmas 1989 a group of rebels, named National Patriotic Front (NPF), led by Charles Taylor inserted from Cote d’Ivoire into Liberia. The guerrillas soon controlled relevant portions of the country. In 1990 a Nigerian led intervention force (ECOMOG) entered the Liberian capital Monrovia and was able to secure it. For the coming years the country remained divided, suffering from a war-economy in the rebel held areas and instable puppet governments in Monrovia. Meanwhile the war had expanded into neighbouring Sierra Leone. Under the leadership of Foday Sanko the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) was trying to capture the capital Freetown but never came any close to this objective. Only consequence was the collapse of the political system followed by the country’s economy. When in July 1997, after numerous failed negotiations, elections were held in Liberia and surprisingly won by Taylor ECOMOG started to focus on Sierra Leone. Two months before parts of the Sierra Leone Army sympathizing with the RUF rebels had toppled the government of Ahmed Tejan Kabbah. In February 1998 ECOMOG re-installed forcefully Kabbah re-igniting a protracted civil war between ECOMOG-friendly and Taylor-friendly forces. At the beginning of 1999 Freetown was close to fall to the RUF rebels but could be secured in last minute by Nigerian forces. The political changes in Nigeria that developed a little later made it possible to start peace negotiations. In summer 1999 RUF and Sierra Leone Government signed a peace agreement that arranged for the withdrawal of ECOMOG and the call for a UN peace-keeping mission. In April 2000 RUF rebels took hundreds of UN blue helmets hostage causing a military intervention of British forces. Since August 2000 rebel groups seeking the fall of Charles Taylor are operating from Guinea. On the other hand Taylor and RUF friendly groups became active within Guinea. After serving as an economic and political model for the region for several years, Cote d’Ivoire was hit by grave turbulences as well. A failed coup d'etat in January 2001 resulted in a significant exodus of immigrants from neighbouring countries and further destabilized the region. The country then started a fragile national reconciliation process and increasing economic recovery initiatives. West Africa Regional Context for Humanitarian Operations in 20021

During 2001, the situation in the sub-region has improved gradually. In Guinea, the release from prison of a prominent politician, Alpha Conde, on 20 May 2001, was seen as a positive step towards political stability. Progress in the peace process in Sierra Leone, including the re-activation of the Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR) Programme, has markedly improved the security situation within the country and along its borders with Guinea, thus expanding the humanitarian space and enabling agencies to operate in areas that were previously off limit. UNHCR has been able to relocate refugees away from the border areas, while facilitating voluntary repatriation of Sierra Leonean refugees from Guinea. The situation in Cote d'Ivoire appears to have been contained, at least for the moment. International Financial Institutions and other donors, which had suspended funding to that country since 1999, have now reinstated their support, with possibilities for economic rejuvenation. Furthermore, prospects for stability and economic recovery in the sub-region received a boost following the intervention of civil society. The Mano River Union (MRU) Women's Peace Network met with the Heads of State of Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea during the first semester of 2001, and convinced President Lansana Conte of Guinea to agree to initiate preparations to meet with President Charles Taylor of Liberia, as part of efforts to normalise relations in the Mano River Union. These initiatives culminated in a Summit of the Heads of State on 27 February 2002. The

1 Source: Consolidated Inter-Agency Appeal for Liberia 2002, www.reliefweb.in

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countries are giving serious consideration to finding ways of addressing the issue of rebel incursions within the MRU, and the safety of citizens living in border areas. During the peak of the crises in the sub-region (September 2000 - May 2001), more than 670,000 IDPs were displaced by conflict and close to half a million refugees were hosted primarily by Guinea. Some 1.1 million of the estimated 15 million inhabitants of Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone are either internally displaced or refugees, many living in dire conditions in camps or other makeshift structures. In the past year, increased military confrontations in the Parrot's Beak/Languette between Guinean armed forces and armed groups, that included elements from the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) and the Civil Defense Forces (CDF) from Sierra Leone, led to the first internal displacement of Guinean citizens, particularly those from communities in the southwest, bordering Sierra Leone and Liberia. The underlying tensions in the sub-region are evident across national borders. They are fuelled by the following phenomena: unemployed and mostly illiterate youth are vulnerable to recruitment by state and non-state

actors in the region, who turn them into some of the most brutal perpetrators of violent acts; Illegal management of natural resources that draws on a largely unemployed active adult

population in the absence of industries or a viable civil service; the militarisation of communities who can become pawns for political actors ready to

capitalise on ethnic or regional differences; the traffic of small arms in an increasingly hostile environment in which access to weapons

becomes a "guaranteed source of income"; Increasing disregard for human life reflected in a rise in the number and degree of brutal acts

of torture, rape, harassment and executions perpetrated against civilians, including women and children, by state and non-state actors;

Further deterioration of basic infrastructure and services increasing the level of reconstruction needed for the resettlement of displaced persons and refugees, and for the restoration of traditional economic activities such as trade and agriculture.

Under these circumstances, high levels of HIV/AIDS infection, worsening levels of malnutrition and increasing prevalence of diseases are major challenges for the survival and growth of the population in the sub-region. The quest for peace, stability and economic growth in Sierra Leone, Guinea, Liberia and Cote d'Ivoire is inextricably linked by common causes, shared extenuating factors and collective aspirations. The unstable situation in Cote d’Ivoire after the outbreak of armed conflict on 19th September 2002 as well as the renewal of armed conflicts in Liberia, put the fragile peace in Sierra Leone into a dangerous situation.

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UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) Extracts from the Sierra Leone Humanitarian Situation Report, February 2003 1 POLITICAL AND SECURITY DEVELOPMENTS

1.1 National

The National Recovery Committee (NRC) hosted the first NRC meeting to be held outside Freetown on 18 February. A delegation of Government Ministers, Donors and Heads of Agencies led by the Vice President - Chairman of the NRC attended the meeting, which was the first of a series that will be organised at district level throughout the country. The meeting, which discussed progress, achievements and problems facing the district recovery, provided a unique opportunity for the local people to dialogue with Government Ministers, many for the first time. 1.1.1 Political

Under-Secretary-General Olara A. Otunnu, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, arrived in Sierra Leone on February 23, to assess the status of war-affected children in the post-conflict peace-building phase. 1.1.2 Security updates

Since 19 February, GoSL officially closed the Jendema Bridge, stopping all Liberians United for Reconciliation and Democracy (LURD) combatants and traders, from coming over to Sierra Leone. The RSLAF are only allowing refugees, who are mostly reported to be in poor health, to enter into the country. As a result of the unfolding security situation across the border in Liberia, there has been a daily co-ordination meeting that started on 16 February at the UNAMSIL Base and have reinforced their troops with heavy weapons along the major border areas in a bid to forestall cross border raids by the LURD dissidents. 1.1.3 Peace initiatives

Sierra Leone's Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) has recorded the stories of more than 3,500 war victims and perpetrators since its statement taking began across the country last December. The Commission's statement taking will last through the end of March and public hearings are to begin on 07 April. The Commission reports that one third of its respondents were women and about ten percent were children. Depending on availability resources, the Commission is ready to take statements from Sierra Leonean refugees in Guinea, Liberia, the Gambia and Ghana. The TRC reports to be receiving good cooperation, so far from the RUF. In other news the Chief prosecutor of the Special Court, David Crane, has assured members of the military that the war crimes tribunal's investigations would focus only on "those bearing the greatest responsibility" for violations of international humanitarian law, and not on the rank and file in the military. 1.2 Sub-regional

Over 400 Ghanaian citizens, who fled the recent fighting in Robertsport, Liberia, have arrived in the Sierra Leonean seaside village of Sulima. The Ghanaians are not however willing to be relocated for economic reasons as most of them are fishermen. 1.2.1 Political

The recent upsurge of fighting in Liberia is having a tremendous impact on the normal lives of Sierra Leoneans, especially those living along the border areas. A continuing large refugee presence along the Zimmi axis and border areas is likely to cause food shortages among the already over burdened host population.



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1.2.2 Security updates

An estimated 240 Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) soldiers have so far surrendered with their arms and ammunition to the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) at major crossing points such as Jendema, Sulima, Gbaa, Dar-Es-Salaam, Mano Kpende and Bombohun. Most of soldiers have been transferred to the Mapeh Internment camp, Lungi. 2 HUMANITARIAN HIGHLIGHTS

2.1 Refugees 2.1.1 Influx

Since 12 February, UNHCR has registered over 7,000 new refugees. As at 28 February, the seven refugee camps in the south and eastern parts of the country are now home to 46,317 Liberians. It is estimated that an additional 17,000 refugees could cross into Sierra Leone over the next few weeks. The refugees are reported to be in poor health, especially the lactating mothers, pregnant women, and children. UNHCR reports that the accelerated rate of return will have a series of ramifications for reintegration programming and will place a potential strain on resources if the Liberian situation further declines and influxes continue. 2.1.2 Repatriation

Recently, UNHCR staff met at a regional level and have agreed upon an accelerated repatriation plan for Sierra Leonean refugees from Guinea. The convoys through Kambia will increase from 750 people per week to 1,500 a week. As of mid March UNHCR hopes to have completed the building of a bridge and road improvements, to repatriate refugees through the Languette region directly into the Kailahun District. Convoys of up to 350 will operate through this route every other day. 2.1.3 Care and maintenance

WFP reports that food supplies remain low at the border areas, with refugees living off the supplies of the host community. Although the host communities have offered farm land to refugees in almost all the camps, the refugees however, lack tools and seeds to undertake farming activities. Also, the lack of appropriate water and sanitation facilities in these areas may cause outbreaks of disease and possibly epidemics if the refugees are not relocated soon. 2.1.4 Protection

UNHCR reports two cases of rape at the Taiama and Gondama Camps. These two cases involved a 13 and 15 year-old-girl respectively with 47 and 38 years old men as perpetrators. They both have received medical examinations and treatment. The Taiama case is now in court while the Gondama one is still under police investigations. Ongoing counselling is being provided for both parents and survivors. They provided assistance such as soap and sanitary kits for the survivors. UNHCR has allocated a booth to IRC for SGBV purposes at the Zimmi Way Station. IRC organised a two-day GBV workshop at the Largo Camp. MSF/B has presented certificates to 40 participants from Gerihun, Gondama and Jimmi Bagbo camps on successfully completing a four-day workshop on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence. 3 COORDINATION AND CAPACITY BUILDING

3.1 Capacity building

To support the national efforts in peace building, recovery, and the transition to sustainable development, the UN Country Team, in close consultation with the GoSL and, its partners, has



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prepared the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF). The UNDAF translates the key dimensions of the Peace-building and Recovery Strategy into a common UN programme framework for the period 2004-2007. 3.2 Information management

William Bell, a former Professor in Geography and expert on Information Systems, now heads SLIS. Under his leadership, SLIS will strengthen its efforts on working with capacity building in government institutions and enhance the role of SLIS in the sub-region. Since January, a new Recovery Advisor position was staffed in the OCHA Field Coordination unit, in order to ensure a strengthened relation between SLIS and the coordination mechanism throughout the country. Meanwhile the SLIS has compiled statistical information, collected by the District Recovery Committee, in August 2002 into District and Sectoral data packs. These will be available on the SLIS website http://ochadata.un.org/SLIS, from the HIC and on the CD-Rom Encyclopedia of Sierra Leone. 4 FUNDING UPDATE

4.1 Funding outside the CAP

World Bank approves $40 million grant The World Bank has recently approved a $40 million grant to Sierra Leone, aimed at rehabilitating the country's war-ravaged health and educational sectors. The first of the two $20 million grants will be used to help restore "the most essential functions of the health delivery system of Sierra Leone." The money will be used to rebuild primary and first referral health services in four districts, The second $20 million grant will seek to provide basic education for the majority of Sierra Leone's children through the rebuilding or refurbishing of damaged primary and junior secondary schools. (Sierra Leone Web)

Humanitarian Briefing Pack Sierra Leone Sierra Leone Country Profile


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Sierra Leone – Country Profile 2 General Information Capital Freetown (pop. 1.3 Mio.) Size of the Country 71.740 km2 Population 5,426,618 (July 2001 est.) Main Ethnic Groups Native African Tribes (Temne 30%, Mende 30%, other

30%) + Creole (19 %) + Refugees + small numbers of Europeans, Lebanese, Pakistanis, and Indians

Main Religious Groups Muslim 60%, indigenous beliefs 30%, Christian 10% Currency Leone (1.000 Le = 0,65 €/0,99 SF) Official Language English (regular use limited to literate minority) Administrative Division 3 provinces (Eastern, Northern, Southern); 1 area (Western) Extremely poor African nation with tremendous inequality in income distribution. Substantial mineral, agricultural, and fishery resources. However, the economic and social infrastructure is not well developed, and serious social disorders continue to hamper economic development. About two-thirds of the working-age population engages in subsistence agriculture. Manufacturing consists mainly of the processing of raw materials and of light manufacturing for the domestic market. Bauxite and rutile mines have been shut down by civil strife. The major source of hard currency is found in the mining of diamonds, the large majority of which are smuggled out of the country. The resurgence of internal warfare in 1999 brought another substantial drop in GDP, with GNP recovering part of the way in 2000. The fate of the economy depends upon the maintenance of domestic peace and the continued receipt of substantial aid from abroad. Human Development/Public Health HDI rank: 173 OECD-Countries Adult literacy rate (% age 15 and above) 36.0 98,8 GDP per capita in US$ 490 22.020 Pop. with adequate sanitation facilities % 28 - Life expectancy at birth (years) 38.9 76,6 Infant mortality rate (per 1.000 live births in 1999) 182 13 Under-five mortality rate (per 1.000 live births in 1999) 316 15 Adult People living with HIV/AIDS (% age 15 – 49 in 1999) 2,99 0,3 Tuberculosis cases (per 100.000 people in 1998) 72 18 Consequences of Civil War in Sierra Leone and neighbouring countries (Liberia, Guinea) Refugees plus IDPs in Sierra Leone 302.000 registered (08/2001) 1.300.000 estimated (12/2000) Returnees and IDPs situation in 2002 Expected total number of resettled IDPs for the end of the

year 158,220; total number of returnees to date 112,109 disarmed child combatants in 2001 1201 Natural Disasters Large-scale disasters 1970 – 1998 No. of events Killed Affected

Tropical Cyclones 2 61 12.000 Floods 1 12 200.000

Epidemics 8 656 10.791 Today’s General Risks and Vulnerabilities: Complex emergencies due to warfare, the destruction of health and education infrastructures and environmental degradation have increased the risk of man-made disasters even if natural hazards were originally not a significant threat.

2 Sources: CIA-World Fact Book http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/sl.html, UNDP Human Development Report 2001/2, UNICEF, WHO, Disaster Profiles of the Least Developed Countries 2001; Global IDP database http://www.db.idpproject.org;

Humanitarian Briefing Pack Sierra Leone Sierra Leone Code of Conduct


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CODE OF CONDUCT For Humanitarian Agencies in Sierra Leone

Revised 21st November, 1998 1. INTRODUCTION The humanitarian community, while acknowledging the diversity of individual agency mandates, agrees to work together and in collaboration with the people of Sierra Leone. We, the signatories, pledge to work toward the alleviation of human suffering, the promotion of self-reliance and the enhancement of human dignity. We intend to accord priority to the needs of the most vulnerable, to optimise the available resources, and to avoid actions which might contribute to the continuation of conflict. The humanitarian agencies will work toward improving the access of beneficiaries throughout Sierra Leone to clean water, food, health care, shelter, education, human rights, a secure environment and economic opportunity. In so doing humanitarian agencies will actively work towards minimising the potentially harmful impact of humanitarian interventions. Accepted humanitarian laws and principles will guide the humanitarian community. The Code recognises the rights and obligations of authorities and humanitarian agencies towards all applicable international legal standards. It also recognises the specific mandate of organisations towards international law, notably international human rights law (OHCHR), refugee law (UNHCR) and international humanitarian law (ICRC). The consent of all parties is the best way to ensure that these human rights are protected for all. 2. PRINCIPLES Humanity Human suffering should be addressed wherever it is found. The dignity and rights of all victims must be respected and protected. All parties concerned must grant free and unimpeded access for humanitarian assistance activities and for the staff of humanitarian organisations. Impartiality Humanitarian assistance should be provided without discrimination as to ethnic origin, gender, nationality, political opinion, race or religion. Efforts should be made to relieve the suffering of individuals and activities should be guided solely by need. Neutrality Neutrality is maintained by not taking the side of any of the parties to the hostilities nor supporting any aspect of the conflict. Consistent with international law, humanitarian assistance should be provided without engaging in hostilities or taking sides in controversies of a political, racial, religious or ideological nature. Humanitarian action is not a partisan or political act and should not be viewed as such.



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Independence The humanitarian community should have the freedom to act on humanitarian considerations independent of military, political or economic interests or interference. Human Dignity Protection of human rights is a fundamental aspect of humanitarian action. The rights of all persons to live in safety and dignity must be affirmed and protected. Sustainability All humanitarian actions should be tailored to local circumstances and aim to enhance, not supplant, locally available resources and mechanisms. Strengthening local capacity to prevent future crises and emergencies is an integral part of the humanitarian mandate. Transparency Humanitarian agencies should operate in an open manner so as to promote a broader understanding of their humanitarian work. Information should be openly shared in order to allay doubts and/or suspicions. Accountability Humanitarian agencies hold themselves accountable to those they seek to assist by monitoring humanitarian interventions to ensure their appropriate impact. Humanitarian agencies hold themselves accountable to those from whom they accept resources. 3. OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES Theses guidelines are designed to assist in the implementation of the above mentioned principles. 3.1 Coordination Solidarity amongst the humanitarian community relies on agreement on the principles and guidelines, and adherence to the guidelines during operations. Upholding an agreed code of behaviour will strengthen the credibility of the humanitarian community as a whole and maximise the long-term effectiveness of humanitarian assistance. Agencies recognise that unilateral departure from guidelines can jeopardise other agencies’ work and even safety. Agencies agree to abide by the following guidelines in order to ensure consistency and professionalism: 3.1.1 Agency interventions should continue to be guided by strategies established within the

framework and mechanisms of inter-agency cooperation in Sierra Leone. 3.1.2 New humanitarian agencies to a region must respect existing designated operational areas

and sectors. Consultation through coordination mechanisms should occur before any planning and/or intervention in an area.



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3.1.3 Information sharing is essential, especially regarding security incidents such as harassment of staff or theft of assets.

3.1.4 Respect for appropriate working practices should continue. Etiquette over staff

employment, salaries, rent for property, resources and general services should be followed. 3.1.5 Under the principle of independence, the humanitarian community is responsible for

assessment monitoring and control of humanitarian resources. This should be done in cooperation with the relevant local, national, and international stakeholders.

3.2 SECURITY Humanitarian action in favour of civilian population should not be seen as interference or an unfriendly act, and therefore, humanitarian personnel and assets must be respected and protected at all times. Safety in the Sierra Leonean context depends on the image and integrity of the humanitarian community as a whole, the manner in which agencies conduct themselves in the field, and the consent of armed groups to the principle of humanitarian access. Agencies agree to abide by the following in order to ensure consistency and professionalism: 3.2.1 Humanitarian operations must be carried out under a “no-gun” policy, hence the

transportation of armed personnel by humanitarian vehicles is forbidden. 3.2.2 Payments at checkpoints should not be made. 3.2.3 No payment should be made in order to access or bring relief to civilian populations. 3.2.4 Demands from any armed group for relief items or assets should be refused. 3.2.5 Demands for payment under armed threat should be treated as armed robbery and the

incident reported to the proper authority for action to be taken. 3.2.6 The safety of staff is a self-evident pre-requisite. It is understood that in the event of direct

personal threat to agency staff in times of crisis, agencies may be required to take the necessary steps to assure personal safety without consultation.

Exceptional use of Armed Escorts There may be exceptional circumstances where the use of armed escorts is considered to be necessary in order to save lives. The decision to take an armed escort should be on a case by case basis, and should meet the following criteria:

4 That humanitarian needs are great enough to justify the use of an armed escort. 5 That escort must be a last resort after all other methods of access have been exhausted. 6 The escort should be capable of deterring attack. If not it should be refused. 7 Providers of the escort should be disciplined and understand the nature of their mission

with regards to humanitarian operations. Escorts should never be used without questioning the nature of the humanitarian action, the increased threat to personal security and any distortion of humanitarian neutrality. In every case, agencies should first consult the appropriate sectoral forum before bringing the issue to the Code of Conduct Committee for discussion.



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7.1 CODE OF CONDUCT COMMITTEE A Code of Conduct Committee comprised of representatives of the national and international NGOs, concerned Donors, the relevant UN Agencies and ICRC (Observer status) will monitor implementation of the Code of Conduct and advocate on its behalf with the parties to the conflict. The Committee will undertake the following responsibilities: 7.1.1 Periodic review of the Code of Conduct and its implementation. 7.1.2 Advocacy for the guidelines; orientation of incoming agencies and organisations. 7.1.3 Promote common assessment and operational standards as per the Code of Conduct and

within the context to the existing coordination forums. 7.1.4 Encourage dissemination of the Code of Conduct. 7.1.5 Provide a forum in which agencies may discuss and make recommendations on proposals to

use an armed escort. The final decision regarding the use of an armed escort rests with individual agencies who will make this decision in accordance with the agreed criteria.

7.1.6 Resolution of disputes arising from various interpretations of or departures from the code. Should any departure from the principles occur, a timely and full disclosure of details of the extenuating circumstances should be provided to the Code of Conduct Committee and the it may impact relevant humanitarian forums, as on members of the humanitarian community.



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STANDARDS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

TO THE COMMUNITY & BENEFICIARIES FOR ALL HUMANITARIAN & DEVELOPMENT WORKERS IN SIERRA LEONE

WHEN WORKING WITH BENEFICIARIES OF HUMANITARIAN & DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE IN SIERRA LEONE WE MUST CONDUCT OURSELVES IN A MANNER BEFITTING SUCH A RESPONSIBILITY.

THIS REQUIRES THAT HUMANITARIAN & DEVELOPMENT WORKERS MUST:

PROMOTE FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHTS OF ALL HUMAN BEINGS WITHOUT

DISCRIMINATION OF ANY KIND SUCH AS SEX, RACE, AGE, ETHNICITY, RELIGION OR POLITICAL AFFILIATION.

ALWAYS TREAT ALL PERSONS WITH RESPECT, COURTESY, AND ACCORDING TO SIERRA LEONEAN LAW, INTERNATIONAL LAW AND TAKING ACCOUNT OF LOCAL CUSTOMS.

NEVER COMMIT ANY ACT THAT COULD RESULT IN PHYSICAL, SEXUAL OR PSYCHOLOGICAL HARM OR SUFFERING TO INDIVIDUALS, ESPECIALLY WOMEN AND CHILDREN.

NEVER CONDONE OR PARTICIPATE IN CORRUPT ACTIVITIES OR PARTICIPATE IN THE TRAFFICKING OF CHILDREN, DRUGS, DIAMOND DEALING AND THE TRADING OF ARMS.

NEVER ABUSE THEIR POSITION TO WITHHOLD HUMANITARIAN AND DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE, NOR GIVE PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT, IN ORDER TO SOLICIT SEXUAL FAVOURS, GIFTS, PAYMENTS OF ANY KIND, OR ADVANTAGE.

ENSURE THAT ALL CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION, INCLUDING REPORTS OF BREACHES OF THESE STANDARDS BY COLLEAGUES, OBTAINED FROM BENEFICIARIES OR COLLEAGUES IS CHANNELED CORRECTLY & HANDLED WITH UTMOST DISCRETION.

ENSURE THAT REPORTS OF BREACHES OF THESE STANDARDS ARE IMMEDIATELY REPORTED TO THE HEAD OF AGENCY OR HR MANAGER WHO ARE EXPECTED TO TAKE PROMPT INVESTIGATIVE ACTION.

UPHOLD THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF EFFICIENCY, COMPETENCE, INTEGRITY AND TRANSPARENCY.

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List of Embassies represented in Sierra Leone

March 2003 ORGANISATION HEAD OF MISSION ADDRESS TELEPHONE EMAIL/FAX DIPLOMATIC REPRESENTATION BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION

H.E. Alan Jones High Commissioner

6 Spur Road 232563/232262/232564/65, 232961

[email protected] 228169/232070

CHINESE EMBASSY H.E. Fan Guijin Ambassador

29 Wilberforce Loop

231571 [email protected] 231797

EGYPTIAN EMBASSY

H.E. Tarek A. M. Ghoneim Ambassador

174C Wilkinson Rd.

231245 272231

GAMBIAN HIGH COMMISSION

Mr. Lt. Col. (Rtd) Antouman Saho Charge d’Affaires

6 Wilberforce Street 223292/ 225191/ Mobile 023-502035

226846

GHANIAN HIGH COMMISSION

H.E. Kabral Blay-Amihere High Commissioner

16 Percival Street 223461 227043

GUINEAN EMBASSY Mr. Mohamed Lamine Sonpare Charge d’Affaires

6 Wilkinson Road 232584

LEBANESE EMBASSY

H.E Ghassam Abdel Salter Ambassador

22A Spur Loop 234677 [email protected]

NIGERIAN HIGH COMMISSION

Mr. Polycap Azige High Commissioner

37 Siaka Stevens Street

224202/224229 Mobil: 076-607934

224219

NORWEGIAN CONSUL

Mr. Arne Johansen Honorary Consul

1 Betts St. Cline Town

222135, 220033 [email protected] 222085

UNITED STATES EMBASSY

H.E. Peter Chaveas Ambassador

Walpole Street (corner)

226481, 229221 Mobil: 076-601177

[email protected] 225471

CONSULATE OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF YUGOSLAVIA

Mr. Adonis A.M. Aboud Honorary Consul

49D Wilkinson rd. P.O. Box 552

233985/ 076 601 176

[email protected]

DONOR OFFICES DFID Mr. Ian Stuart

First Secretary for Aid & Development

C/o British High Commission Spur Road

233620 (Direct)/ 076 610 221 232563/232961/232564

[email protected]

ECHO Mr. Damien Berrendorf Representative

C/o European Union 4 George Street

223975/223025/ 229396/227319/


EUROPEAN UNION (EU)

Mr. Jeremy Tunacliff Head of Delegation

4 George Street 223975/ 223025/ 227319

[email protected]

SWISS AGENCY FOR DEVELOPMENT AND COOPERATION

Jean-Claude Jaquet Attache for Humanitarian Affairs

24C Howe Street Odeon Building


USAID/OTI Ms. Julie Koenen-Grant Country Program Manager

US Embassy 226481/2/3 [email protected]

OFDA (EDR) Ms. Mickey Mericle EDR Coordinator

US Embassy Walpole Street


WORLD BANK Mr. Richard Lynn Ground Country Director

Africanus House 13A Howe St.

227555/ 227488/ 229138


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List of UN Agencies / Operations represented in Sierra Leone

March 2003 ORGANISATION HEAD OF MISSION ADDRESS TELEPHONE EMAIL/FAX SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE of the UNSG OFFICE OF THE SRSG

Mr. Oluyemi Adeniji SRSG/Ambassador

Mammy Yoko Hotel

273183/4/5 Mob. 076-602-404

[email protected]

DSRSG/HC/RC Mr. Alan Doss 232-22-273183 001-212-22-96-39915, ext. 6535 mob: 23276604462

[email protected]

UNITED NATIONS AGENCIES FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION (FAO)

Mr. Mohamed B. Farah Representative

15 Sir Samuel Lewis Road Aberdeen.

235822, 235828 [email protected] 235833

UN - OFFICE FOR THE COORD. OF HUMAN. AFFAIRS (UN/OCHA)

Mr. Dennis Johnson Chief

13 Bath Street Brookfields

234458/235459 235450 076 604 462 (mob)

[email protected] [email protected] 235452/235460

UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN’S FUND (UNICEF)

Mr. Keith Wright Officer-in-Charge

Medical Stores Compound, New England

240447 (Direct) 226825/241422 (switch board)


UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (UNDP)

Mr.Alan Doss Deputy SRSG UN Resident coordinator (RC), Humanitarian coordinator (HC), Designated Official Security / UNDP Resident Repr.

C/o UNAMSIL Mammy Yoko Hotel

273183/4/5 [email protected]

UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR REFUGEES (UNHCR)

Mr. Arnauld Akodjenou Resident Representative

29 Wilkinson Road 234321/2/6, 234337/8, 234353/8, 234363


UNITED NATIONS POPULATION FUND (UNFPA)

Dr. Mamadu Diallo Program Manager

74-76 Wilkinson Road

233627 (Direct)/ mob: 076625964


WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME (WFP)

Mr. Louis J. G. Imbleau Representative

5H Old Railway Line, Tengbeh Town

225425/ 222395/ 226610/ 227754


WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO)

Dr. J. Saweka Representative

21A/B Riverside Drive Off Kingharman Rd

223188/ 241259/ 221159


UNITED NATIONS MISSION IN SIERRA LEONE (UNAMSIL) UNAMSIL MILITARY COMMAND

Lt. General Daniel Ishmael Opande (Kenian)Force Commander

Mammy Yoko mob: 076602415 6414

Major General Martin Luther Agwai (Nigeria) Deputy Force Commander

Mammy Yoko mob: 076602412 6401

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UN AFFILIATED ORGANISATIONS

FIELD SECURITY OFFICER

Mr. Andre Bobylev Field Security Officer (FSO)

74/76 Wilkinson Road, UN House

231311/ 233700 [email protected] 233075

HUMANITARIAN INFORMATION CENTER (HIC)

Mr. Stephen Hiscock HIC Coordinator

13 Bath Street Brookfields

235452/ mob: 076604464


INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATION FOR MIGRATION (IOM)

Mr. Andrew Choga O.I.C.

16 New Signal Hill Road

234244/ 076604910, 076605375/ 076605376

[email protected] [email protected]

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List of international/national NGOs represented in Sierra Leone

March 2003 ORGANISATION HEAD OF MISSION ADDRESS TELEPHONE EMAIL/FAX INTERNATIONAL NGOs ACTION AID Mr. Samuel Tamba Musa

Country Director 36A Freetown Road, Lumley

231392/ 232246/ 234197


ACTION CONTRE LA FAIM

Ms. Danielle De Knocke Head of Mission

9 Ahmed Drive Murray Town

234848/ 076 601 723

[email protected] 272623/272346

ACTION FOR PEOPLE IN CONFLICT

Mr. Matthew Banks Country Manager

1c Hennessey StreetKingtom

240404 076 625 583


ADRA Mr. Prince Cummings Country Director

20 Bathurst Street PMB 294

232192/ 233489/ 232000/ 076 601 120


AFRICARE Dr Reggie Lee Simmons Country Representative

145 Wilkinson Road 233340/ 272985/ 076 601 322 076 601 991

[email protected]

AFRICAN CONCERN INTERNATIONAL AFCON

Edwin M. Nkamba Country Director

13B Bolling Street Kingtom

241365 076 609 223

[email protected]

AMERICAN REFUGEE COMMITTEE (ARC)

Ms. Martha Saldinger Country Director

16 Riverside Drive, Off Kinghaman Rd.

023501935/ 023502120/ 221453/55

[email protected]

ASPIR Mr. Francois Noel SagnaCountry Director

45 Wellington Street

076 631 581 076 631 582

[email protected]

CARE Ms. Karen Moore Country Director

35/35A Wilkinson Road

234263/ 234227/ 234228

[email protected]

CARITAS Mr. Ibrahim Sessay Director

22 Wilkinson Road 023501457/ 233760


CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES (CRS)

Mr. Matthew Hochbrueckner Country Representative

117 Jomo Kenyatta Road

222159/ 223794/ 241269

[email protected] [email protected] 228646

CAUSE CANADA Mr. Prince Cotay Country Director

122 Pademba Road 229270/ 228312 [email protected] 227325

CHRISTIAN AID Marcos Melaku Country Director

8 Kosie Williams Drive

273049, 023 501123


CHRISTIAN CHILDREN FUND (CCF)

Mr. Davidson Jonah Country Director

8 Howe Street, Spiritus House

228322 (Direct)/ 223873


CHRISTIAN EXENTION SERVICES (CES)

Mr. Robert P Jawara Country Director

9 Off Murray Town Road

231455 (O), 272255(H)


CONCERN WORLDWIDE

Mr. Alan Beaver Country Director

20 Johnson Street, Aberdeen

076609301 273180


COOPI Massimo Giovanola Head of Mission

20 Wilberforce Loop

233509/ 233511/ 223520

[email protected]

CORDAID Ms. C. Collins Field Representative

7 Spur Road 231273 [email protected]

ENRIRONMENTAL FOUNDATION FOR AFRICA

Tommy Garnet Director of Programs

30 Babadorie Lumley

233128 [email protected]

FEED THE CHILDREN

Matthew Norris Field Coordinator

3 Barracks Road Cole Farm

076 613 541 [email protected]



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March 2003 ORGANISATION HEAD OF MISSION ADDRESS TELEPHONE EMAIL/FAX FORUT-SL Lucinda Amara

Program Director 24E Main Motor Rd. Congo Cross

233415/ 231306 [email protected]

GERMAN TECHNICAL COOPERATION (GTZ)

Mr. Fereinand Takatsch Project Coordinator

33 Frazer Street 230876/ 230716 [email protected] 2331126

GOAL Mr. Nicola Chevis Head of Mission

53 Freetown Road Spur Road

230636/ 230042 [email protected] 230636

HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL

Mr. Kombah Pessima Country Manger

43 Freetown Road, Lumley

230522/ 233082 076602854


HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH (HRW)

Ms. Corinne Dufka Researcher

4 Middle Hill Hill Station

235077 076 616 157

[email protected]

INITIATIVE POUR UNE AFRIQUE SOLIDAIRE (IAS)

Mr. Jean Hounhouekpe Head of Mission

9 Woodlands EstateCongo Cross


INTERNATIONAL CATHOLIC MIGRATION COMMISSION

Suzanne Pike Country Director

36 Lumley Beach Road Lumley

273260 mob: 076617558

[email protected]

INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE OF RED CROSS (ICRC)

Mr. Christian Brunner Head of Delegation

4A Renner Drive, off Wilkinson Road

230954/ 232524 Mob: 023500220

[email protected]

INTERNATIONAL CRISIS GROUP (ICG)

Dr. Comfort Ero Project Director

13 B Old Railway Line Tengbeh Town

234714 mob: 017620360

[email protected]

INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF RED CROSS AND RED CRESCENT SOCIEITEIS (IFRC)

Mr. Steen Wetlesen Head of Delegation

6 Liverpool Street 227772 [email protected] 228180

INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC RELIEF ORGANISATION

Mr. Sessay Acting Coordinator

28 Goderich Street 225638

INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CORPS (IMC)

Ms. Tania Zulevic Country Director

13 Ahmed Drive Aberdeen

230083/ 076610049

[email protected]

INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE (IRC)

Mr. Bryan Cox Country Director

38 Main Motor Road, Wilberforce

232230/ 230682/ 234099 mob: 076611602


LUTHERAN WORLD FEDERATION

Hugo Herm Program Coordinator

22 Old Railway Line, Tengbeh Town

240590/ 241089 076607807

[email protected]

MARIE STOPES SOCIETY

Dr. Pamela Greene Director

1 Collegiate School Road

231027/ 233119 [email protected] 231027

MERCY SHIPS Ms. Patricia Driggs National Team Leader

15 Bai Bureh Rd Kissy

231552/ 076602227/ 076609069


MERLIN Mr. Robert Duncan Program Coordinator

1 Frazer Davies Street, Off King Street, Congo Cross

231738/ 231531 [email protected] 231531



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March 2003 ORGANISATION HEAD OF MISSION ADDRESS TELEPHONE EMAIL/FAX MSF (B) Mr. Robert Rowise

Head of Mission 6 Ngobeh Drive, Cockle Bay Road, Off Aberdeen Ferry Road

272921(Direct), 272972/ 272907


MSF (F) Mr. Eric Pitois Head of Mission

7E Old Railway Line, Tengbeh Town

222847/ 222871, Mob. 023501152


MSF (H) Mr. Peter Buth Head of Mission

4 Ngobeh Drive Off Aberdeen Ferry Road

231272/ 231169 230337 (H) 023501198


NORWEGIAN REFUGEE COUNCIL

Ms. Mette Nordstrand Residential Representative

2 Man of War Bay Road, Aberdeen

273057/ 273126 076612211


OXFAM Mr. Wael Ibrahim Country Manager

6 Boyle Lane, Banana Water, Murray Town

233694/ 233701/ 233707 076602340

[email protected]

PLAN INTERNATIONAL

Mr. Bell'Aube Houinato Country Coordinator

1 Old Railway Line Tengbeh Town

242067/ 241405/ 241400

[email protected]

PEACE WINDS JAPAN

Mr. Hiroaki Ishii Head of Mission

42A Lower Pipe Line Off Wilkinson Road

076 615 074 234501

[email protected]

PREMIERE URGENCY AIDE HUMANITAIRE INTERNATIONAL

Mr. Hakin Chkam Head of Mission

Lower Pipe Line 030 205 232 [email protected]

SAVE THE CHILDREN UK (SCUK)

Mr. Chris Robertson Program Director

22G Kingharman Road

240618/240732 242254 076 631 978


SAVE THE CHILDREN OF AFRICA FUND INC

Mr. Emmanuel A. B. Turay Country Director

5 Howe Street 220151 076 622 914 Mobile


TALKING DRUM STUDIO

Ms. Francess Fortune Coordinator

44 Bathurst Street P.M.B1039

223082/ 223479 076603098

[email protected]

TEARFUND Mr. Bol Youl Program Director

46 Wilberforce Loop

234200/ 076610447


TERRA TECH Mr. Hassan Bassman Coordinator

2 Hagan street, (behind East Police)


UMCOR Mr. John Di Stefano Country Representative

51 Sir Samuel RoadAberdeen


WAR CHILD Ms. Meghan MacBain Country Representative

Thailand Street Lumley

076 610 919 273223 – secr. 273362 - direct

[email protected]

WORLD HOPE INTERNATIONAL

Mr. Santigie D. Kanu Country Director

26 Kingharman Road

240087/ 076611345

[email protected]

WORLD RELIEF Mr. John Connelly Country Director

2 UN Drive, off Wilkinson Road

233978/ 234113/ 125 (H) 230426 076601118

[email protected] [email protected] 233978

WORLD VISION INTERNATIONAL (WVI)

Mr. Leslie Scott Country Director

39 Freetown Road, Lumley

230725/ 233663/ 230667


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March 2003 ORGANISATION HEAD OF MISSION ADDRESS TELEPHONE EMAIL/FAX ASSOCIATION FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Mr. Allie B. Fornah Program Director

21 Liver pool Street 223194/ 222558/ 223255


CAMPAIGN FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE AND DEMOCRACY

Mrs Olayinka Creighton-Randall Coordinator

1 Richard Street off. Jones St.


CHRISTIAN HEALTH ASSOC. SL. (CHASL)

Ms. Marion Morgan Executive Director

Methodist Church Compound, 4 Kingharman Road


CORD-SL Mr. Alfred A. Sandy Executive Director

139 Circular Road 228799 [email protected]

COUNCIL OF IN CHURCHES SIERRA LEONE (CCSL)

Mr. A. P. Koroma General Secretary

4A Kingharman Road

240554/ 240568 [email protected] 241109

EVANGELICAL FELLOWSHIP SIERRA LEONE (EFSL)

Mr. Aiah Foday-Khabenje Acting General Secretary

35 Circular Road 228670/ 226854 [email protected] 228670

EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN SIERRA LEONE

Rev. Tom J. Barnett President

PMB 1155, NIC Building 18/20 Walpole Street

[email protected]

METHODIST CHURCH OF SIERRA LEONE (MCSL)

Mr. J. J. Ndanema Development Secretary

4 George Street 222216

PUJEHUN DISTRICT RELIEF & REHABILITATION AGENCY (PUDRA)

Mr. S. Jobson Momoh, National Coordinator

1st Floor, Old Agriculture Buildg, Tower Hill

229105

SHARE Elvis Hallowell Executive Director

3 Lamina Sankoh St.

223822 076660125/7

[email protected]

SIERRA LEONE RED CROSS SOCIETY (SLRCS)

Mr. Arthur de Winton Cummings Secretary General

6 Liverpool Street 229854/ 222384/ 227540


SLANGO Ms. Iyesha Josiah Coordinator

147p Wilkinson Road Kandeh Drive


PLANNED PARENTHOOD ASSOCIATION OF SIERRALEONE (PPASL)

Mr. Jimmy Lamboi Executive Director

45 Adelaide Street P. O. Box 1094

224488/ 229139/ 227918/ 222774 mob: 232501106


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List of Government represented in Sierra Leone

March 2003 ORGANISATION HEAD OF MISSION ADDRESS TELEPHONE EMAIL/FAX GOVERNMENT Office of the President H.E. Alhaji Dr. Ahmad

Tejan Kabba The Lodge Hill Station

232011/232101 (Reception Desk)

232 22 231 404

Office of the President Sheka Mansaray Secretary to the President

The Lodge Hill Station

231056/234003 Mobile 076 618 379

Office of the President Kanja Daramy Presidential Spokesman


227260

Office of the President Sullay Daramy Chief of Protocol


232404 Mobile 076 621 812

Office of the President Rupert Davies Deputy Chief of Protocol


232265/227502 Mobile 076 601479

Office of the President Al Shek Kamara ADC to President


232101/232404

Office of the President Major Allieu Chief of Security


228923/232011

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE FOOD SECURITY

Sama Mondeh Minister

First floor Youyi Building

222242/ 226489/ 240768

241613

MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND SANITATION

Agnes Taylor-Lewis Minister

Fourth Floor Youyi Building

242119/ 240131 241283

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Dr. Alpha T. Wurie Minister

New England 240612/ 240881/ 241639

MINISTRY OF YOUTHS & SPORTS

Dennis Bright Minister

MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING

Prof. Septimus Kai-Kai Minister

Eigth floor Youi building

240339/ 240911

MINISTRY OF DEVELOPMENT & ECONOMIC PLANNING (MODEP)

Mohamed B. Daramy Minister

Seventh Floor (Mid Wing), Rm.718 , Youyi Building, Brookfields

225236

MINISTRY OF SOCIAL WELFARE & CHILDREN'S AFFAIRS

Ms. Shirley Gbujama Minister

New England/ Yoyi Building

220812/ 240803/ 241256

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

Joe Blell Deputy Minister

Slatter-Terrace 227369/228735

MINISTRY OF FINANCE

J.B. Dauda Minister

Ministrial Buidling Walpole Street

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March 2003 ORGANISATION HEAD OF MISSION ADDRESS TELEPHONE EMAIL/FAX MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

Momodu Koroma Minister

Gloucester Street 224778

MINISTRY OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY

Kadie Sesay Minister

Youyi Building 222755

MINISTRY OF LANDS, COUNTRY PLANNING, FORESTRY AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Dr. Alfred Bobson SesayMinister


MINISTRY OF JUSTICE AND ATTORNEY-GENERAL

Eke Halloway Minister

Guma Building 223948

MINISTRY OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS

Chief Hinga Norman Minister

48 Liverpool Street 229479/223241

MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Sidique Brima Minister


MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

Alpha Timbo Minister

New England 241947

MINISTRY OF POLITICAL & PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS

George Banda Thomas Minister

Independence Avenue

227681

MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND POWER

Emmanuel O. Grant Minister

(Electricity House) Siaka Stevens Street

226566

MINISTRY OF WORKS, HOUSING AND TECHNICAL MAINTENANCE

Cecil Boima Minister

New England 240575

MINISTRY OF MINERAL RESOURCES

Mohamed Swarray Deen Minister


MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION

Prince Harding Minister

Ministerial BuildingGeorge Street

222758

MINISTRY OF TOURISM AND CULTURE

Chernoh Jalloh Minister

Youyi Building 023 500 070

MINISTRY OF STATE FOR PRESIDENTIAL AFFAIRS

Foday Yumkella Minister

State House 235002

MINISTRY OF STATE FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Morikeh Fofanah Minister

227792



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March 2003 ORGANISATION HEAD OF MISSION ADDRESS TELEPHONE EMAIL/FAX MINISTRY OF STATE, NORTHERN REGION

Dennis Sankoh Minister

MINISTRY OF STATE, SOUTHERN REGION

Dr. S.U.M. Jah Minister

MINISTRY OF STATE, EASTERN REGION

Sahr Randolph Fillie-Faboe Minister

CENTRAL STASTICS OFFICE (CSO)

H.B.S. Kandeh CEO

THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR DISARMAMENT, DEMOBILISATION AND REINTEGRATION (NCDDR)

Dr Francis Kai-Kai Executive Secretary

2 State Avenue 229222/ 222013 [email protected] 228368

NATIONAL COMMISSON FOR DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS (NCDHR)

Mr. Joe Pemagbi Chairman

Ninth Floor Youyi Building, Brookfields, P O BOX 437

241907/ 242241/ 240596

240056

NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR SOCIAL ACTION (NaCSA)

Mr. Kanja Sesay Commissioner

Siaka Stevens Street 227692/ 222332/ 226032/ 227703/ 220926/ 227892

[email protected]

List of Media represented in Sierra Leone

March 2003 ORGANISATION NAME / FUNCTION ADDRESS TELEPHONE EMAIL/FAX SIERRA LEONE BROADCASTING SERVICE AND TELEVISION (SLBS/SLTV)

Ms. Gina Banda-Thomas Acting Director

New England 2451919/ 240123

SIERRA LEONE ASSOCIATION OF JOURNALIST (SLAJ)

Mr. I. Tahib Bah President

31 Garrison Street 076 601 716

SIERRA LEONE NEWS AGENCY (SLENA)

Mr. Mohamed Samura Managing Director

15 Wallace Johnson St.


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Contact List - OCHA/Sierra Leone

March 2003 Title Name Phone E-Mail Fax DSRSG/HC/RC Chief of OCHA SLIS Project Manager GIS Officer SHAO Field HIC – Coord Coordinator Associate HAO Assistant HIC-Coord Field Coord. (Western Area) Gender Focal Point Coordinator of abuse and exploitation prevention Assistant Info Officer Emergency Response coordinator Recovery Advisor IT/LAN Manager Admin/Pers. Assist. Admin Assist. Logistics Assistant

Mr. Alan Doss Mr. Dennis Johnson Mr Bill Bell Annette Rolfe Ms. Sarah Muscroft Stephen Hiscock Ms. Zuhal Ayoub Omosherie Buckle Joan Tucker Catherine Galenkamp Emma Kangbai Astrid Sletten Aasmund Andersen Mohamed M Jalloh Barbara Dove-Edwin

232 22 273 183 001 212 22 96 39915 ext. 6535 232 76 609 204 (mob.) 232 22 2235450 232 76 604462 (mobile) 232 22 235 448 232 76 604464 232 22 235458 232 76 648421(Mobile) 232 22 235449 232 76 604465 (Mobile) 232 22 235452 23276 604 464 (mob.) 232 22 235458 232 76 601 644 (Mobile) 232 22 235452 232 22 235458 232 76 612371(mobile) 232 22 235458 232 76 623727 232 22 235458 232 76636014 (Mobile) 232 22 235458 232 76 649456(mobile) 232 22 235458 (Mobile) 232 22 235457 232 22 235457

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

232 22 228 720 23222 235 460

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Logistics Clerk Field Coord. (Eastern area) KONO Fielf Coordinator (Northern Area) Makeni Field Coord. (Southern area) BO

Viccinda Gordon Janet Reffel Agnes John Michael Von Swarray Gilifa Jo Jo Sahid P J Abudingi

232 22 235458 232 76654961 (mobile) 232 22 235458 232 76 616298(Mobile) 232 76 635638 232 76 680110 00 232 76 647455 (Official) 00 232 76 676753 (Personnel)

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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Entry Visa Requirements Citizens of the following CEDEAO/ECOWAS countries do not need entry visas: Burkina Faso, Benin, Cap Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Ghana, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo. All other visitors to Sierra Leone need to have a visa before arrival. Latest Security Advice by UNSECOORD (05.03.2002) In view of an improvement in the security situation, effective 04/02/2002, the Phase V in Kailahun, Kailahun district and the roads leading to the main towns has been downgraded to PHASE IV and Massiaka, Rogbery, Mambolo, Rokurp and the roads leading to them to PHASE III from PHASE IV. The following security phase structure in Sierra Leone remains the same: Western Area: PHASE III for Freetown, Lungi and Freetown Peninsula including Goderich, Hastings, Waterloo, Kent, York, Sussex, Songo and the roads leading to these areas. Southern Province: PHASE III for the complete Southern Province including Moyamba, Bo, Gbangbatok, Bonte, Potoru, Pujehun and the roads leading to these areas. Northern Province: PHASE III in Port Loko, Kambia and the Road leading to the Towns; PHASE IV for Mange, Lunsar, Makeni, Magburaka, Kabala, Batkanu, Kamakwei, Bumbuna, Matotaka, Mile-91, Yele and the roads leading to these areas. Eastern Province: PHASE IV for Koidu, Joru, Zimmi, Daru and the roads leading to these areas; PHASE III in Kenema and the road leading to the town. PHASE V for the rest of the country. Security clearance is required from the DO prior to travel to Sierra Leone. Curfew in effect for Sierra Leone is from 0200 to 0500 hours. The ceiling on UN international staff has been increased from 100 to 120 effective 21 January 2002. The UN Night Patrol is operational. Mr. Alan Doss, Deputy SRSG, UNAMSIL, is the Designated Official; NON-FAMILY duty station. FSO: Mr. Andrei Bobylev, tel no. 232-22-233700. General Travel Advice (http://www.tripprep.com) ! Warning against Travel !

A U.S. Department of State travel warning currently advises against all travel to Sierra Leone. Other governments concur or limit their travel warning to the southeast and areas outside Freetown. Crime Petty crime and theft of wallets and passports as well as requests for payments at military roadblocks are common. Armed robberies and burglaries of residences are frequent occurrences. While peacekeeping forces control the capital city of Freetown and major cities in the southern areas of the country, areas outside the cities remain subject to attacks by deposed military and rebel forces. Travel outside Freetown is extremely hazardous. Rebels and rogue military have taken international workers and UN peacekeeping forces hostage. Travel

Most roads in Freetown are paved but have potholes; unpaved side streets are generally navigable. There is a major road resurfacing and repair program ongoing in Freetown that is improving the quality of roads in the city. Most roads outside Freetown are unpaved, but they are passable for a 4-wheel drive vehicle. Public transport (bus or group taxi) is erratic, sometimes unsafe, and generally not recommended.



Safety of Public Transportation: Poor Urban Road Conditions/Maintenance: Poor Rural Road Conditions/Maintenance: Poor Availability of Roadside Assistance: Poor Travelers may encounter difficulties at unauthorized road blocks and check points outside Freetown. Because many nationals do not speak English, it can be difficult for visitors to communicate their identity. No American or European air carriers fly to Lungi International Airport. Some regional airlines service the airport. Small planes and helicopters are available in connection with most major regional flights to fly passengers from the international airport to the capital and to the small airport near Freetown. Permission is required to photograph government buildings, airports, bridges, or official looking buildings. Areas forbidding photography are not marked or defined. Individuals sometimes do not want to be photographed for religious reasons or may want to be paid for posing. Photographers should ask permission before taking pictures. A curfew is in place from midnight to 5:30 a.m. and is strictly enforced. There is also a coastal curfew: small boats must be off the sea by 6 p.m. Boats coming in after this time are fired upon. Credit cards are not accepted in Sierra Leone and the opportunities to exchange traveler's checks are limited. All foreign exchange transactions must be handled through the banks and official exchange office. Health Risks

Yellow fever: An official yellow fever vaccination certificate may be required depending on your itinerary, plus being protected by the yellow fever vaccine is usually recommended if you'll be traveling outside of urban areas. Requirement: A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travelers coming from infected areas. International health authorities consider Sierra Leone to be a yellow fever "infected" country because human cases of the disease have been reported in Eastern Province. Authorities also consider it "endemic" because the potential for disease transmission exists in areas that may not currently report human cases. Other vaccines: Depending on your itinerary, your personal risk factors, and the length of your visit, your health care provider may offer you vaccination against hepatitis A, typhoid, hepatitis B, rabies, influenza, or a one-time polio booster if you haven't previously received one for travel. Routine immunizations, such as those that prevent tetanus/diphtheria or "childhood" diseases, should be reviewed and updated as needed. Malaria: Risk (predominantly P. falciparum) exists throughout the year in the whole country including major cities. Medicines that protect against malaria in this area include mefloquine (Lariam), doxycycline, or atovaquone/proguanil (Malarone). The best drug for you depends on your itinerary and on a number of personal factors that should be discussed between you and your health care provider. Antimalarial drugs may not be available in this country, and travelers staying longer than 1 month should consider carrying a treatment dose of atovaquone/proguanil or quinine in case their protective medicines fail. Because no malaria drug is 100% effective, if you have traveled in an area of malaria risk, seek immediate medical attention for any fever or flu-like illness occurring within 3 months of your return home. Be sure to tell your health care provider your travel history. Insect-borne diseases: Mosquitoes and flies transmit a variety of diseases in this country, including yellow fever, malaria, dengue fever, African trypanosomiasis, and onchocerciasis. Personal protective measures are extremely important since insects cannot be avoided.



Food- and water-borne diseases: Quite a few diseases, including hepatitis A and typhoid fever, are transmitted by unsanitary food handling procedures and contaminated water. Food and beverage precautions are essential in order to reduce chance of illness. Anti-diarrheal drugs may be prescribed by your provider. Tuberculosis is common in all developing countries. However, this country has a prevalence of over 100 cases per 100,000 population, the highest WHO risk category. Travelers planning to stay more than 3 months should have pre-departure PPD skin test status documented. Travelers should avoid crowded public places and public transportation whenever possible. Domestic help should be screened for TB. Schistosomiasis is present and is transmitted in freshwater lakes and rivers by larvae which penetrate intact skin. Sporadic, rare Lassa fever activity occurs. Transmission is via contact with infected rodents. POSSEH’S GUEST HOUSE SINGLE ROOM DOUBLE ROOM SUITE COST US$80 US $ 130 US $ 160 Inclusive of Government Tax, full English breakfast & Dinner FACILITIES Mini Bar, Sattelite Dish,

Television, Telephone, Free Laundry

Mini Bar, Sattelite Dish, Television, Telephone, Free Laundry

Mini Bar, Sattelite Dish, Television, Telephone, Free Laundry, Private Kitchen, Small Lounge

MAMMY YOKO HOTEL

SINGLE ROOM DOUBLE ROOM SUITE COST US$97 US $ 125 US $ 155 Those with Diplomatic Passports are exempt of 7.5% Government Tax FACILITIES Air Conditioned, 24 Hrs

Power Supply, Sattelite TV

Air Conditioned, 24 Hrs Power Supply, Sattelite TV

Air Conditioned, 24 Hrs Power Supply, Sattelite TV, Refridgerator, Sitting Room

SOLAR HOTEL

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CHALET COTTAGE DUPLEX PENT HOUSE

COST US$80 US $ 120 US $ 150 US$ 150 US$ 160 Exclusive of 7.5 % Government tax FACILITIES Small Kichenette,

Refridgerator, Intercom, Air Conditioning

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CAPE SIERRA HOTEL

SINGLE ROOM DOUBLE ROOM

JUNIORSUITE EXECUTIVE SUITE

PRICE US$ 135 US $ 160 US $ 200 US$ 230 Exclusive of 7.5 % Government tax FACILITIES Air Conditioning,

Television, Phone Air Conditioning, Television, Phone

Air Conditioning, Television, Phone, Sitting Room

Air Conditioning, Television, Phone, Fridge, Bar, Sitting Room

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Coordination Mechanisms in Sierra Leone STRATEGIC LEVEL The National Recovery Committee (NRC), chaired by the Vice President and supported by a Technical Committee, comprises government departments, UN agency representatives, UNAMSIL, and representatives of international and national NGOs. Its mandate is to oversee the initial recovery process, ensuring that humanitarian interventions are supported by efforts for the restoration of civil authority. District Recovery Committees (DRCs) and Chiefdom Recovery Committees (CRCs), operating under and reporting to the NRC, are tasked to provide local input and guidance to the recovery effort. The National Consultative Forum is the principle policy making and information sharing body for humanitarian interventions in Sierra Leone, attended by all line ministries and humanitarian agencies. Reports are received from all sectors, thematic and provincial coordination bodies. The Inter-agency Fora provide the same functions as the National Consultative Forum at the district level, but focus more on operational coordination and implementation. Regional technical sectoral committees report to the Inter-agency Fora. SECTOR LEVEL Sector Committees are comprised of government, UN and NGO partners involved in the various sectors. Sector coordination committees exist for: Agriculture, Food Aid, Health & Nutrition, WATSAN, Education, Shelter, Camp Management, Non-food items (NFI) and Roads sectors. THEMATIC LEVEL Thematic coordination committees exist to coordinate crosscutting issues such as HIV/AIDS, human rights, resettlement, sexual abuse & exploitation, amputees & war wounded, child protection, reintegration and assistance to refugees and returnees. Most thematic working groups comprise representatives of sector committees. SUB-REGIONAL COORDINATION MECHANISMS Coordination with sub regional counterparts is carried out through respective agency mechanisms as well as through sub-regional interagency workshops.

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Humanitarian Briefing Pack Sierra Leone Sierra Leone Map


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Sierra Leone– Useful Online Resources Resource www-link ReliefWeb www.reliefweb.int OCHA-online http://www.reliefweb.int/ocha_ol/index.html IRIN Sierra Leone page http://www.irinnews.org/……………. Africa Information Center http://www.hmnet.com/africa/………….. AlertNet http://www.alertnet.org/ CIA-World Fact Book on Sierra Leone

http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/………

Human Rights Watch on Sierra Leone

http://www.hrw.org/africa/…………….

General Travel Advice http://www.tripprep.com

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