Oury Jalloh was born on 2nd June, 1968 in Kabala (Sierra Leone). He grew up with his siblings and was raised by his single mom in bad economic circumstances. The family fled to Guinea because of the civil war that took place from 1991 until 2002. Oury came to Germany in 2000. He lived in Dessau and was a well-liked person. On 7th January, 2005, he burnt in a police cell in Dessau. Evidence indicates that police officers murdered him, but until today the case has not been cleared up. In consequence of his death and in remembrance, the initiative "BREAK THE SILENCE" was founded.