Bringing the Good, the Bad and the Ugly into the Peace Fold : The Republic of Sierra Leone's Armed Forces after the Lomé Peace Agreement (original) (raw)

The paper examines the transformation of the Republic of Sierra Leone's Armed Forces (RSLAF) following the Lomé Peace Agreement after the country's civil war. It discusses the integration of various armed factions into a single military force, the achievements and challenges encountered in this process, and the implications for future policy-making in the realm of security and governance. Despite some successes, the paper highlights ongoing concerns regarding civilian control, financial sustainability, and the potential for renewed conflict.