Written question asked by Neil Coyle (Labour) on Monday, 10 July 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 13 July 2023 (named day). It was answered by Andrew Mitchell (Conservative) on Thursday, 13 July 2023 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Sierra Leone: Security

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent reports he has received on the security situation in Sierra Leone following the recent election.

Answer: It was inspiring to see Sierra Leoneans vote last month and the security situation has been largely calm following the announcement of results. As a friend of Sierra Leone, the UK noted irregularities in the electoral process, in particular the tabulation of votes. On 28 June, the British High Commission coordinated a press statement with international partners raising this and calling for people to refrain from violence and exercise restraint. It remains important political leaders and the judiciary allow issues to be addressed fairly.

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