Reporters Without Borders (RSF) condemns the attacks on Chernoh Alpha M. Bah for his reports on corruption and embezzlement involving senior government officials. Pressure from Sierra Leonean political figures and their supporters is preventing Bah from returning to his country and hindering his investigative work. The authorities must guarantee Bah’s safety so he can resume his journalistic work ... Continue Reading>>
Postdoctoral Fellow at Northwestern University Facing Threats and Harassment from Sierra Leone Government and Allies
Dr. Chernoh Alpha M. Bah, the Chabraja Postdoctoral Fellow in Public Service at Northwestern University, is facing threats and harassment for his investigation and work for the Africanist Press into alleged corruption and financial crimes by the Sierra Leone government. The Committee is concerned Bah is facing retribution and threats from the government and its allies in response. The Committee is ... Continue Reading>>