Foreign relations of Sierra Leone
- Foreign relations of Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone has maintained cordial relations with the West, in particular with the United Kingdom. It also maintains diplomatic relations with the Republics of the former Soviet Union as well as with the People's Republic of China. Former President Stevens' government had sought closer relations with West African countries under the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The present government is continuing this effort.
Sierra Leone is a member of the United Nations and its specialized agencies, the Commonwealth, the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the African Development Bank (AFDB), the Mano River Union (MRU), the Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC), and the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM).
Sierra Leone is also a member of the International Criminal Court with a Bilateral Immunity Agreement of protection for the US-military (as covered under Article 98).
The government maintains 16 embassies/high commissioners across the world.
Disputes, international:
Large UN peacekeeping presence ended civil war, however rebel gang fighting, ethnic rivalries, illegal diamond trading, corruption, and refugees spill over into neighboring states that are beset with their own civil disorders, refugees, and violence.
ee also
*Sierra Leonean diplomatic missions
*List of diplomatic missions in Sierra Leone
External links
* [http://www.un.org/Depts/dpko/missions/uniosil/index.htm United Nations Integrated Office in Sierra Leone]
* [http://www.daco-sl.org/encyclopedia/1_gov/1_2mfa.htm "Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation at the Sierra Leone Encyclopedia 2006"]
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