A Canadian woman spoke ill of Sierra Leone’s president. Now, she’s languishing in prison

A Canadian woman spoke ill of Sierra Leone’s president. Now, she’s languishing in prison

As It Happens7:23Canadian imprisoned in Sierra Leone for criticizing the president and first ladyCalgarian Alicia Hunt says her mother is wasting away in a violent and overcrowded prison, all because she criticized Sierra Leone's president and first lady on social media.Hawa

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