Considering that barely a year ago, particularly after the abduction of 500 United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone soldiers, many thought the situation in Sierra Leone was hopeless.
考虑到刚刚一年前，特别是在500名属于联合国塞拉利昂特派团的士兵遭绑架之后，许多人认为塞拉利昂的局势没有希望了。