Category:Sierra Leone



Democracy is slowly being reestablished after the civil war from 1991 A.D. to 2002 A.D. that resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and the displacement of more than 2 million people (about one-third of the population). The military, which took over full responsibility for security following the departure of UN peacekeepers at the end of 2005 A.D., is increasingly developing as a guarantor of the country's stability. The armed forces remained on the sideline during the 2007 A.D. presidential election, but still look to the UN Integrated Office in Sierra Leone (UNIOSIL) - a civilian UN mission - to support efforts to consolidate peace. English is the official language; Mende, Temne, and Krio are also spoken.