In his lawsuit Mr Opala insists he "enjoys good health and sound mental acuity" and was unfairly denied the "ceremonial duties" and higher salary that come with the top post.

据英国《卫报》1月6日报道，欧帕拉在诉讼中提到，他现在的身体和精神状况都非常良好，但却在晋升审判长这一更高薪水的职务中受到不公平待遇。

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"One Sierra Leonean years ago used to refer to Bunce Island as the place where history sleeps, " says Opala.

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Opala says that to this day, many people in Sierra Leone are not aware of Bunce Island's grim place in history.

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"There's an awakening now out here by the political elite and many ordinary citizens that this place is not just important for history, " says Opala.

CNN: 'Slave trade ghost town': The dark history of Bunce Island