III. Conclusion Sierra Leone has crested many waves since signing and ratifying the African Charter on Human and People’s Rights.. After such a turbulent period we must quickly crave your indulgence in discharging our reporting obligation; the state’s failure in reporting does not mean that the area of human rights has been neglected, the protection and promotion of human rights has always been paramount. This report covers the period of ratification to date. The State sees this as an ongoing project and intends to interact fully in the review of this submission. 28