A new investigation reveals that numerous illegal luxury mansions have been constructed in a UNESCO-listed national park in Sierra Leone, with the government failing to take action. At least 50 houses have been built on land that was rainforest as recently as 2019, leading to severe deforestation. The report highlights the complicity of senior government officials in facilitating illegal land ownership. The mayor of Freetown, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, criticizes the government for allowing powerful individuals to bypass the law. The ongoing illegal construction poses risks of a water crisis and landslides, threatening the integrity of a vital reservoir for Freetown. Despite the investigation's findings, illegal construction continues. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)