Q: Why should the developed and wealthy world care about Sierra Leone and Africa?
A: Well what has been troubling me is not exactly what happened in Sierra Leone or why it happened because it has happened in many other countries but rather why did it have to come to this point in the case of Sierra Leone, a country so richly blessed with its mineral resources, especially its diamonds which instead of a blessing became a curse. As Sierra Leoneans we all know that this country's eight year conflict has been fuelled by the diamond market which has somehow managed to keep Sierra Leone on the world's radar screen. Diamonds for which the developed world and other foreign powers thirst for, diamonds which millions of Sierra Leoneans will never see nor taste those riches but rather pay for their lives and properties. The developed world has helped to create a situation whereby a tiny minority will only benefit or have a voice or stake in the country's wealth and because of this reason, the masses, high on ideas of violence and power with support from diamond dealers and western powers took up arms against the government and people of Sierra Leone, thereby setting a platform for this century's most grotesque acts of collective violence, which led to the loss of tens of thousands of people in punishment to their lack of enthusiasm for a rebellion fuelled and sustained by the west. The international community muttered its disapproval. But no one came or offered any help. Why? Why did the West decide to leave it only to Sierra Leoneans' West African neighbours, in particular Nigeria, to put substantial resources into an attempt to keep the peace and restore respect for human rights and the rule of the law?

Q: Why did the UN sluggishly agree to support the disarmament and reintegration of ex-combatant only to frustrate them further and force them back to the bush where they joined forces with their colleagues and invaded Freetown on the 6th January? Why the total neglect? Was it a way of closing the doors on the refugee-related emergencies and humanitarian needs?... or was it still the “diamond thing” at work? A nation in dire need of support from the so-called developed world was abandoned at the most crucial time in their history, at a time when they were most vulnerable. Why? Is it because we are way down in Africa?
A: Probably the Developed World needs to be reminded that Sierra Leone is not an island nor is the rest of Africa living in another planet. If the developed world continue to dismiss Africa as the “Heart of Darkness” by taking its riches and excluding from sharing from their wealth, then they must be prepared for the mass exodus of refugees desperate to move to the developed world in the hopes of getting back what truly belongs to them and also understand why they stand accused as the murderers of Africa. By ignoring this damaged continent, the developed world is not only trying to shy away from its responsibilities but refusing to accept blames that in their thirst for Africa's natural resources they have created a system in which Africa/Africans will always depend on them. In order to avoid this massive inflow of African refugees, asylum seekers and African dependency on the developed world they must act nowŠ..They must show they care so as to be able to turn the situation around, probably that might help us all look after ourselves as we enter the new millennium.

Q: When Moses was being beaten in the back of the truck why did you not stop filming and try to help him?
A: This question has always brought to mind the fact that we as cameramen always have to deal with a lot of traumatic side-effects. After witnessing situations like Moses', we always have to deal with the torments of being useless when very vulnerable people, especially children, need our help during incidents like Moses'. But what you must know is that at the time when Moses was being beating behind the truck, the soldiers had already told me to stop filming which was the only thing I was capable of doing. For if I had attempted to stop them I probably would have been considered a rebel sympathiser or collaborator and would have been treated the same way or maybe even worse. Remember these guys had just lost two of their gallant soldiers. So, knowing I can't do anything other than film, it I was I believe better to record the evidence.

Q: Are Diamonds a curse?
A: Well, I don't think there's any better way to put this but to answer simply 'yes'. Diamonds which should have made Sierra Leone a country fit to compete with other western countries has us all killing, raping and maiming each other. This senseless war is about diamonds. No two ways to put it.

Q: Will you be going back to Sierra Leone?
A: At some point I will have to go into Sierra Leone because, as my film explained, these incidents would have gone unreported if I hadn't taken the risk. I am not praying for a repeat but I know there are still stories in Sierra Leone that need to be told.