Biriwa Mandingo Descendants Union Strongly Denounces Armed Assaults, Highlighting Severe Security Threats in Sierra Leone

December 9, 2023

On the commemoration of its One Year Anniversary on December 9th, the Biriwa Mandingo Descendants Union fervently denounces the recent armed attacks on the military armory at Wilberforce, Freetown, Sierra Leone. Characterizing the assault as a severe threat to the nation, the union expresses deep concern about the substantial setbacks these actions pose to Sierra Leone's development.

In the aftermath of the failed coup attempt on November 26, 2023, the union raises alarm over the potential ramifications on the nation's economic growth and overall progress. Emphasizing the need for unity in the face of such challenges, the union asserts, "We are one country, one nation, one people, and what binds us far outweighs what may divide us."

The union, dismayed by the disruption caused by the lawless actions of a faction within the country, urges for the preservation of Sierra Leone's hard-fought democracy and support for legitimate leadership. In a released statement, they express hope that such incidents will not recur, invoking divine protection for the nation's hard-won democracy and its legitimate leadership. As the nation grapples with these security threats, the Biriwa Mandingo Descendants Union stands firm in advocating for a peaceful and united Sierra Leone.