NEWS $3Million Reparation For Sierra Leone War Victims in Limbo Posted by on Nov 1, 2008, 10:51

The much talked about Three Million Dollars meant for the reparation of war wounded civilians is at the moment a dream yet to come true. War wounded civilians, who suffered as a result of the eleven-year-old war launched by the Revolutionary United Front are now faced with an unpredictable future, not knowing when funds would be made available to them. The Three Million Dollars allocated to kick-start the process has been tucked somewhere unknown to them. The money is to be used to prepare them for a six-year project, which would help the war wounded a long way to put the sufferings behind their backs. Although, it would not cure the wounds already sustained, but would improve their lives.

Mr. Buya Kamara, Director of the Reparation Unit at NASCSA informed Journalists yesterday at a press conference that the money expected to kick-start the programme is not yet available. However, he said that preparations are in process, citing work already done; such as printing of cards and laying the ground work. “We are working” Mr. Kamara said.

The reparation programme for war wounded civilians, it would be recalled; was part of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission recommendations. It is not known when the start-up funds would be made available to the victims. About 75% of the $3 Million should go towards education of children of the families of the war wounded, and other needs while the 25% for administrative arrangements. NASCA it is reported has constructed a number of housing units for some of the victims.