In pictures: Sierra Leone's recovery

1 of 7 A backdrop of heavy guns reminds the people in the east of the country of 10 years of bloody conflict

2 of 7 But even in peacetime the quest for diamonds goes on - this used to be the school playing field in Koidu

3 of 7 The headmaster, in a makeshift classroom, laments the loss of his playing field

4 of 7 Diamond dealerships proliferate but now they are legitimate

5 of 7 The Hollywood cinema - movies promised as soon as the power is restored

6 of 7 Actors can now earn a living - here they enjoy palm wine and music in a break between scenes

7 of 7 Relaxing on Freetown's tranquil beach helps heal the horrors of the past