The August 10 protest aftermath: Family of young advocate allegedly on the run for his safety, in frantic search for their relative
By: Charles Conteh, Guest Writer The aftermath of the well-known uprising that occurred on August 10, six months ago, continues to be a painful experience for the Sesay family in Black Hall, a suburb in Sierra Leone’s capital city, Freetown, as well as in the towns of Makeni, Lungi, and Kamakwie in the Northern provinces. The Sesay family say they’re devastated over the sudden disappearance of their son, Sheik Umar Sesay, who went missing last August whom they have not seen or heard from him for over six months. What adds to their distress they say is a recent raid conducted by the police on their house, resulting in the destruction of his property, but the police claim that Sheik as a suspect is wanted to face further interrogation for allegedly inciting youth to participate in the August 10 demonstration protesting against the high cost of living. According to Sheik's parents, their son was known for his cheerful nature and was beloved by his peers and the elderly for...