Taylor’s Conviction: Lessons for African, Other Dictators

Written on:May 7, 2012
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Human Rights Watch,New York

The conviction on April 26, 2012, of Charles Taylor, the former president of Liberia, for serious international crimes during Sierra Leone’s brutal armed conflict provides justice for victims and shows that no one is above the law, Human Rights Watch said today. Taylor was convicted of war crimes and crimes against humanity before the United Nations-backed Special Court for Sierra Leone on charges that stemmed from his support for rebel groups there. Read more…

Language Barrier Delays Trial for Liberian Parents in the United States

Written on:April 19, 2012
Language Barrier Delays Trial for Liberian Parents in the United States

A report by Michael Kiefer of The Arizona Republic newspaper in the American state of Arizona says a trial for Liberian parents whose eight-year-old daughter was gang-raped by four boys is becoming more complicated than expected.

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Liberian Citizens in Grand Gedeh Say Equally Sharing Country’s Revenues is Key to Genuine Stability

Written on:April 19, 2012
Liberian Citizens in Grand Gedeh Say Equally Sharing  Country’s Revenues is Key to Genuine Stability

Liberian citizens are currently discussing the future of their country, and as Nathaniel Walker of the Heritage Newspaper in Monrovia reports, there is pessimism the West African nation will attain genuine stability and reconciliation amidst unequal distribution of Liberia’s revenues and political power and authority.

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Lack of Ethics in Government breeds Corruption, Nepotism & Malfeasance: Reminder to President Sirleaf

Written on:April 16, 2012
Lack of Ethics in Government breeds Corruption, Nepotism & Malfeasance: Reminder to President Sirleaf

By Ramses K Nah, Lewisville, Texas Reading the recent news on the defense by President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf for the appointment of her son, Robert Sirleaf, as Chairman of the Board of Director of the National Oil Company of Liberia, I am left feeling how naïve this president thinks Liberians are.

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Liberian President Appoints Recycled Politicians, Former War Lord in Government

Written on:April 9, 2012
Liberian President Appoints Recycled Politicians, Former War Lord in Government

By: Semantics King,Jr.,Minneapolis An executive mansion news release late Saturday names former Liberian war lord and recycled Liberian politicians in President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf’s new administration,pending confirmation from the Liberian Senate.

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President Sirleaf’s Son Threatens Law Suit Against Local Newspaper

Written on:April 1, 2012
President Sirleaf’s Son Threatens Law Suit Against Local Newspaper

Toronto, Canada The International Freedom of Expression Exchange Clearing House, which is based in Toronto, Canada, has reported that the son of President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia is threatening to sue a local Liberian newspaper for what the president’s son called libel. Details are here.

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U.S.Government Deports Liberian George Boley

Written on:March 31, 2012
U.S.Government Deports Liberian George Boley

Minneapolis,MN A Reuters news report says,a former Liberian war-lord has been deported to Liberia following a court order from the United States Government.Here is the report:

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Former Liberian Leader’s Fate to be Decided April 26 in Europe

Written on:March 1, 2012
Former Liberian Leader’s Fate to be Decided April 26 in Europe

The Netherlands The U.N. war crimes court trying Charles Taylor for atrocities in Sierra Leone said on Thursday it will deliver a verdict on April 26, nearly five years after the former Liberian president went on trial in the Netherlands.

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Charles Taylor and the Delayed Special Court for Sierra Leone Judgment

Written on:March 1, 2012
Charles Taylor and the Delayed Special Court for Sierra Leone Judgment

By Charles C. Jalloh,U.S.A The case against the former Liberian president Charles Taylor, who is being tried at the Special Court for Sierra Leone (SCSL) in The Hague on an 11-count indictment for war crimes and crimes against humanity, formally started with the prosecution’s opening statement on June 4, 2007.

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Liberian Government Frees Nine Prisoners

Written on:December 28, 2011
Liberian Government Frees Nine Prisoners

Executive Mansion, Monrovia Nine prisoners from the Monrovia Central Prison have been granted Executive Pardon by President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. Those pardoned include six men and three women who have been held at the prison for minor offenses. The decision was taken Friday, December 23, by the Liberian leader during a visit to the Prison as part of a Christmas goodwill gesture.

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