Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
The peace accord signed in Sierra Leone by the government and rebel forces has given many hope for an end to the violence that has crippled that country for the last eight years, but many human rights organizations the U-N have stated concerns over parts of the agreement. Kojo and guests discuss the peace accord and the attempt to bring peace to Sierra Leone.
Guests
- Ambassador John Leigh Ambassador from Sierre Leone
- Bronwen Manby Researcher and Counsel, Africa Division, Human Rights Watch
- Ambassador David J. Scheffer Ambassador-at-large, War Crimes Issues
- Sulayman Nyang Professor of African Studies, Howard University
- Omrie Golley Legal Representative and Spokesman for Revolutionary United Front
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