Renowned journalist and Special Court for Sierra Leone Director of Public Affairs Peter Andersen was recently honoured in the US by Friends of Sierra Leone(FOSL), a non-governmental organization.
Andersen received an award for meritorious service with his son by his side. A citation signed by Peggy Murrah, FOSL president, dated February 11 states the following;
On behalf of the Members and Board of Directors for the Friends of Sierra Leone;
’We are honoured to bestow upon Peter C. Andersen the Friends of Sierra Leone Lifetime Distinguished Membership Award , in recognition of your dedication and significant contribution to the culture and development of Sierra Leone. This is only the second time this prestigious award has been awarded.
The Board of Directors for Friends of Sierra Leone feels that you, Peter, embody not only the qualities one would expect from a Distinguished Member to exhibit, but you have exceeded the standard. The Friends of Sierra Leone does not bestow this award lightly or on a regular basis, and you should have received it years ago. Given your renowned website that is considered the authoritative resource for matters concerning Sierra Leone-particularly during the war-and your availability to anyone trying to find out about Sierra Leone,that is more than enough reason for you to be named Distinguished Member.
But you have even more achievements that merit this award. The work you have done and continue to do at the Special Court in Freetown is truly historical and greatly appreciated by, not just the Friends of Sierra Leone, but everyone who has any connection to Sierra Leone and by everyone hoping to see the terrible, terrible events of the war in Sierra Leone accounted and answered for by those responsible. The Friends of Sierra Leone does not give any one person the Distinguished Member award twice, but you certainly deserve the award for both of your major contributions to Sierra Leone and to those who love her people.
Thank you, Peter, for all that you have done and continue to do. You have our respect and gratitude.
Peggy Murrah
President
Friends of Sierra Leone.
Photo-Peter Andersen, (first from right), his son, (second from right), and a FOSL member.
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