In a country where political loyalty can shape daily life and define safety, Mohamed Fatorma Koroma, a 19-year-old from Kenema, fled Sierra Leone in April 2023, just two months before the June 24th elections, after experiencing severe threats and violence linked to his political beliefs. Koroma, born in Kenema—a traditional stronghold of the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP)—grew up …
Fleeing the frontlines: How political violence forced a young APC supporter into exile

