TRAVEL WARNING
On the UK Gov's web site their is a travel warning : "We advise against all non-essential travel to Sierra Leone."
I e-mailed the British High Commission and here is the answer back from the British High Commisioner, Mr Alan Jones.
" Thank you for your e mail. Travel Advice is reviewed on a regular basis by me personally. We take advice to the communities for whom we have consular responsibility very seriosly indeed.
I beleive the advice against non essential travel remains perfectly valid. It is also closely in line with advice given to the US community by their Embassy, with whom we liaise closely.
You are aware of recent events in Freetown including the raid on Wellington Barracks, treason charges against 7 individuals, border incursions and the ongoing work of the Special Court. All of these events lead me to beleive caution still needs to be exercised and that the travel advice remains valid
Regards
Alan Jones "