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| Cote d'Ivoire's Laurent Gbagbo shakes hands with Kenya's PM Raila Odinga |
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
AU mediator makes progress in Côte d'Ivoire
Monday, January 17, 2011
Côte d'Ivoire: Odinga Makes Fresh Attempt to Break Election Deadlock
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| Prime Minister Raila Odinga is the African Union's special envoy... |
Mission to Abidjan - Will Raila's Carrots and Stick Strategy Work?
Source: allAfrica.com
Nairobi — As we went to press, the African Union chief mediator in Cote d'voire, Kenya's prime minister, Raila Odinga, was to travel to Abdjan on Sunday, to start what has been billed as the hard part of negotiations to resolve the political stalemate in what arguably was one time one of the strongest economies in West Africa.
Nairobi — As we went to press, the African Union chief mediator in Cote d'voire, Kenya's prime minister, Raila Odinga, was to travel to Abdjan on Sunday, to start what has been billed as the hard part of negotiations to resolve the political stalemate in what arguably was one time one of the strongest economies in West Africa.
Liberia: 'Listen, Impose No Remedies'
Source: allAfrica.com
Presidential aspirant TQ Harris has cautioned the international community against imposing a fixed solution on the Liberia people based on what he called classic formulas.
Mr. Harris who conducted a press conference last week to address 12 core issues, which he believed were at the bottom of Liberia’s backwardness, however called for the involvement of the international community in solving some critical problems facing the nation.
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| Presidential aspirant TQ Harris |
Presidential aspirant TQ Harris has cautioned the international community against imposing a fixed solution on the Liberia people based on what he called classic formulas.
Mr. Harris who conducted a press conference last week to address 12 core issues, which he believed were at the bottom of Liberia’s backwardness, however called for the involvement of the international community in solving some critical problems facing the nation.
Liberia: Nimbians Take Issue with NEC
Source: allAfrica.com
Citizens of Zoe-Geh Statutory District, Nimba County, have taken the National Elections commission (NEC) to task over the manner in which the body is handling the ongoing voters’ registration exercise in their district.
Citizens of Zoe-Geh Statutory District, Nimba County, have taken the National Elections commission (NEC) to task over the manner in which the body is handling the ongoing voters’ registration exercise in their district.
Liberia: 'NEC Must Extend VR Exercise'
Source: allAfrica.com
A representative aspirant of District #11 Montserrado County Henry D. Johnson is calling on the National Elections Commission to extend the ongoing voters’ registration exercise two additional weeks in order to ensure free, fair, credible and democratic elections.
A representative aspirant of District #11 Montserrado County Henry D. Johnson is calling on the National Elections Commission to extend the ongoing voters’ registration exercise two additional weeks in order to ensure free, fair, credible and democratic elections.
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Libya Humanitarian Supplies Arrive in Liberia
Source:TLC Africa
(MONROVIA, LIBERIA - : The Libyan Government has made good on its promise to provide humanitarian supplies to refugees fleeing the political crisis in neighboring Côte d'Ivoire.
Power, Privilege and Dictatorship in Liberia
By: Thomas D. Kruah
Source: Liberian Journal
Whenever we come across the word "Dictator", images of a ruthless leader who commits atrocities on people to get their own way come to our mind. If we look at some of the famous dictators in the past, such as Saddam Hussein in Iraq, they have reinforced this point of view of dictators being ruthless and doing anything to hold on to the power.
Liberian leaders who took over from colonizers had a choice between accountability and unfettered access to enormous state funds for personal use. Power brought Liberian leaders unlimited luxury which became an addiction as well as a trap amidst the poverty of the rest of the population. Leaders stayed on to enjoy the lavish lifestyles which they prescribed for themselves using unlimited presidential powers (like the one Johnson-Sirleaf used on her Ministers). There was no guarantee that their successors would fund the extravagant lifestyles they became accustomed to while in office, so they stayed on. The lacks of economic opportunities outside of government deter Liberian leaders from leaving office. There are no institutions to absorb them and guarantee a lifestyle close to that enjoyed in office.
Due to lack of accountability and stable democratic traditions, power in Liberia is a continuous joy ride. Being at the helm is not stressful. Major decisions involve how to enrich oneself and reward loyal ministers and other officials and to ensure that one hangs on to power.
If there were serious downsides in office, no Liberian leader would last more than four years or declare themselves for 'Reelection.' They would give up, suffer from exhaustion or choose to spend more time with their families or to enjoy their hobbies.
Source: Liberian Journal
Whenever we come across the word "Dictator", images of a ruthless leader who commits atrocities on people to get their own way come to our mind. If we look at some of the famous dictators in the past, such as Saddam Hussein in Iraq, they have reinforced this point of view of dictators being ruthless and doing anything to hold on to the power.
Liberian leaders who took over from colonizers had a choice between accountability and unfettered access to enormous state funds for personal use. Power brought Liberian leaders unlimited luxury which became an addiction as well as a trap amidst the poverty of the rest of the population. Leaders stayed on to enjoy the lavish lifestyles which they prescribed for themselves using unlimited presidential powers (like the one Johnson-Sirleaf used on her Ministers). There was no guarantee that their successors would fund the extravagant lifestyles they became accustomed to while in office, so they stayed on. The lacks of economic opportunities outside of government deter Liberian leaders from leaving office. There are no institutions to absorb them and guarantee a lifestyle close to that enjoyed in office.
Due to lack of accountability and stable democratic traditions, power in Liberia is a continuous joy ride. Being at the helm is not stressful. Major decisions involve how to enrich oneself and reward loyal ministers and other officials and to ensure that one hangs on to power.
If there were serious downsides in office, no Liberian leader would last more than four years or declare themselves for 'Reelection.' They would give up, suffer from exhaustion or choose to spend more time with their families or to enjoy their hobbies.
Friday, January 14, 2011
Does the U.S. Have a Special Relationship with Liberia?
Note: The date of this artticle is: July 21, 2003. I hope Liberians consider reading it!
The source is: HNN.us
Article written By Michael Radu
Mr. Radu is Senior Fellow and Co-Chair, Center on Terrorism and Counterterrorism, at the Foreign Policy Research Institute in Philadelphia.
The source is: HNN.us
Article written By Michael Radu
Mr. Radu is Senior Fellow and Co-Chair, Center on Terrorism and Counterterrorism, at the Foreign Policy Research Institute in Philadelphia.
Côte d'Ivoire: Planning for the Refugee Influx
Source: allAfrica.com
Ivoirians are still crossing from the far west of Côte d'Ivoire into Liberia at a rate of 400 to 600 a day, according to an "initial refugee assessment" issued by the UN World Food Programme (WFP).
Ivoirians are still crossing from the far west of Côte d'Ivoire into Liberia at a rate of 400 to 600 a day, according to an "initial refugee assessment" issued by the UN World Food Programme (WFP).
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Liberia: Voters' Registration on Sale
Source: allAfrica.com
A women Advocacy group under the banner” Women Against Human Trafficking”(WAHT), has revealed that ongoing voters’ registration in the country has been marred with massive corruption, dishonesty and other negative vices WAHT claimed have the proclivity to negatively impact the conduct of the 2011 General Elections.
A women Advocacy group under the banner” Women Against Human Trafficking”(WAHT), has revealed that ongoing voters’ registration in the country has been marred with massive corruption, dishonesty and other negative vices WAHT claimed have the proclivity to negatively impact the conduct of the 2011 General Elections.
Liberia: Defense Lawyers Seek Investigations Into United States Government Cables Released By Wikileaks
Source: CharlesTrial.org
Defense lawyers for former Liberian president Charles Taylor have filed a motion before Special Court for Sierra Leone judges in The Hague seeking an investigation into leaked United States Government (USG) cables by the whistle blowing website WikiLeaks about Mr. Taylor's trial.
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| Mr. Charles Taylor |
Ten Easy But Loaded Questions for President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf to Ponder In 2011
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| Paul Jackson |
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Liberia: Presidential candidate T.Q. Harris Press Conference
JANUARY 12, 2011
GOOD AFTERNOON:
I WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE PRESS CORP FOR BEING HERE TODAY AND FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTION TOWARD INFORMING AND EDUCATING THE LIBERIAN PEOPLE ON THE MANY ISSUES THAT ARE CRUCIAL TO THEIR DAILY SURVIVAL. WE LOOK FORWARD TO A CONTINUING PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MEDIA IN THIS ENDEAVOR TO REBUILD THE LIVES OF THE LIBERIAN PEOPLE AND RESTORE LIBERIA FULLY TO THE COMITY OF NATIONS.
Liberia: Police Brutality
Source: Public Agenda Liberia
By Fidel Marshall
The Executive Director of the civil society group, Peace Interaction Network, has accused uniformed officers of the Liberia National Police of brutalizing him just a day after he exposed an un-talked about and yet unconfirmed US $53 million dollars deal executed by the government of Liberia and three white American security experts for the protection of President Ellen-Johnson-Sirleaf.
By Fidel Marshall
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| Mr. Emmanuel Gonquoi |
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Liberian Gov’t Spends US $53M For 3 “White SSS Officers”
Source: Public Agenda Liberia
-For Ellen’s Protection
-But Dr. HB Fahnbulleh Describes It “Utter Rubbish, Patently Nonsensical”
“….. others got the same response from me and were convinced. They did not publish the story because they saw the absurdity of the story. Why would U want to publish something that is patently nonsensical. “ Text Message from H.B. Fahnbulleh
Self-preservation, proverbially said, is first law of nature. But self-preservation or protection at the detriment and cost of national coffers could open debates over sincerity and honesty among people who complain of living in perpetual hardship. Of course, as a post-war situation, what Liberia needs most, first is security stability; but brows now have already begun to raise over reports that President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf and government did spend US $53 million dollars to contract three white American security experts for a period of six years that covers her first term only. Well, with civil society organizations demanding that government justifies reason for spending such huge amount on just three men when reports are that it cannot adequately cater to the AFL and other security apparatuses; and with government denying that it spent such amount on the three white SSS guys, the debate is left to the public to dichotomize the truth. Samuka V. Konneh Of Our Staff reports.
-For Ellen’s Protection
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| National Security Advisor to President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, Dr. H. Boima Fahnbulleh |
“….. others got the same response from me and were convinced. They did not publish the story because they saw the absurdity of the story. Why would U want to publish something that is patently nonsensical. “ Text Message from H.B. Fahnbulleh
Self-preservation, proverbially said, is first law of nature. But self-preservation or protection at the detriment and cost of national coffers could open debates over sincerity and honesty among people who complain of living in perpetual hardship. Of course, as a post-war situation, what Liberia needs most, first is security stability; but brows now have already begun to raise over reports that President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf and government did spend US $53 million dollars to contract three white American security experts for a period of six years that covers her first term only. Well, with civil society organizations demanding that government justifies reason for spending such huge amount on just three men when reports are that it cannot adequately cater to the AFL and other security apparatuses; and with government denying that it spent such amount on the three white SSS guys, the debate is left to the public to dichotomize the truth. Samuka V. Konneh Of Our Staff reports.
Libya Recommits to Development Projects in Liberia
Source: allAfrica.com
Monrovia — President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf returned home over the weekend following a two-day visit to Libya where she held discussions with Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi and high-ranking officials of the Libyan Government.
The two leaders reviewed Libyan-funded projects in Liberia and overall bilateral cooperation between the two countries. They both expressed concern at the slow progress and bureaucratic hurdles in implementing the projects which include the Ducor Palace Hotel, a rubber processing plant, a rice project in Lofa County, and Libyan-donated tractors. The Liberian President also held detailed discussions with the Prime Minister and members of the Libyan Cabinet.
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| Muammar Gaddafi of Libya |
The two leaders reviewed Libyan-funded projects in Liberia and overall bilateral cooperation between the two countries. They both expressed concern at the slow progress and bureaucratic hurdles in implementing the projects which include the Ducor Palace Hotel, a rubber processing plant, a rice project in Lofa County, and Libyan-donated tractors. The Liberian President also held detailed discussions with the Prime Minister and members of the Libyan Cabinet.
Côte d'Ivoire: Malinké tribe attacks Guéré tribe in Duékoué, Man and Danané controlled by pro-Ouattara Forces
Source: allAfrica
"Everyone agrees that the population should not become hostages of Côte d'Ivoire's political problems," UN Humanitarian Coordinator Ndolam Ngokwey told IRIN after returning to Abidjan from a two-day mission to the west with the UN's Humanitarian Country Team (HCT).
The mission's main focus was on assessing the needs of thousands of Ivoirians who have abandoned their homes in the face of rising tensions in the west, particularly around the town of Duékoué, the scene of fierce inter-communal clashes earlier this month.
"Everyone agrees that the population should not become hostages of Côte d'Ivoire's political problems," UN Humanitarian Coordinator Ndolam Ngokwey told IRIN after returning to Abidjan from a two-day mission to the west with the UN's Humanitarian Country Team (HCT).
The mission's main focus was on assessing the needs of thousands of Ivoirians who have abandoned their homes in the face of rising tensions in the west, particularly around the town of Duékoué, the scene of fierce inter-communal clashes earlier this month.
Number of Ivorian refugees in Liberia tops 25,000 – UN agency
Source:
UN News Centre 11 January 2011 – The United Nations refugee agency said today that there are now some 25,000 Ivorian refugees in neighbouring Liberia, with around 600 people arriving daily after fleeing the post-electoral crisis in their homeland.
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has started work on a new camp for refugees in the eastern Liberian town of Bahn which will be able to initially house about 18,000 people.
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| A group of refugees from Côte d'Ivoire waiting to be registered in eastern Liberia |
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has started work on a new camp for refugees in the eastern Liberian town of Bahn which will be able to initially house about 18,000 people.
At least 4 dead following Ivory Coast raid
Source: Yahoo News
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast – An Associated Press photographer saw four dead bodies in a neighborhood of Abidjan where security forces loyal to the incumbent leader carried out an early morning raid.
They appeared to have been shot dead. There were also at least two unexploded grenades on the ground.
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| AFP – People look at the body of man killed by gunfire on January 11, 2011 in the Abobo neighborhood of Ivory … |
They appeared to have been shot dead. There were also at least two unexploded grenades on the ground.
Monday, January 10, 2011
Ivory Coast unity cabinet possible, says UN ambassador
Youssoufou Bamba: A unity government can work
Source: BBC
Ivory Coast's ambassador to the UN says a unity government could be possible if incumbent Laurent Gbagbo drops his claim to the presidency.
Source: BBC
Ivory Coast's ambassador to the UN says a unity government could be possible if incumbent Laurent Gbagbo drops his claim to the presidency.
Liberia: The Monrovia City Corporation Benefits From Bill And Melinda Gates Foundation to Tackle Solid Waste in Poor Urban Areas
Source: Liberian Government
The Monrovia City Corporation and the Philanthropy Secretariat conducted a joint press conference at the Monrovia City Hall to announce the launch of a project called Improved Primary Solid Waste Collection in Poor Communities of Monrovia known as the MCC IMPAC Project. This initiative is funded through a commitment of 5 million USD from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) to the Monrovia City Corporation (MCC) under its Global Program for Inclusive Governance (GPIMG). According to the project document, the MCC will work with community groups and local officials to create a sustainable municipal solid waste management and recycling system. The vision of success for the project states that "Within four and half years, a large proportion of urban poor households in the City of Monrovia would have regular and reliable access to door-to-door waste collection service on a sustainable basis and waste from the city would hauled away in a systematic manner, leaving the city clean".
The Monrovia City Corporation and the Philanthropy Secretariat conducted a joint press conference at the Monrovia City Hall to announce the launch of a project called Improved Primary Solid Waste Collection in Poor Communities of Monrovia known as the MCC IMPAC Project. This initiative is funded through a commitment of 5 million USD from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) to the Monrovia City Corporation (MCC) under its Global Program for Inclusive Governance (GPIMG). According to the project document, the MCC will work with community groups and local officials to create a sustainable municipal solid waste management and recycling system. The vision of success for the project states that "Within four and half years, a large proportion of urban poor households in the City of Monrovia would have regular and reliable access to door-to-door waste collection service on a sustainable basis and waste from the city would hauled away in a systematic manner, leaving the city clean".
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Liberia needs to do more to cut resources that could fuel conflicts, UN panel warns
Source: UN News Centre
Liberia, a country once torn asunder by civil war, has made some progress in seeking to cut off the illegal supply of diamonds, timber and other natural resources that have been used to finance wars in West Africa, but more needs to be done, according to a United Nations panel.
Liberia, a country once torn asunder by civil war, has made some progress in seeking to cut off the illegal supply of diamonds, timber and other natural resources that have been used to finance wars in West Africa, but more needs to be done, according to a United Nations panel.
Friday, January 7, 2011
Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf goes to Libya ..... Gives more citizens land to investors!
By: Emmanuel O. Dweh
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf on Thursday, January 6, 2010 left Liberia for a one-day visit to Libya. The actual purpose of the President's visit to Muammar Gaddafi of Libya is unknown to the public but according to insider information, reasons behind the visit may include brain storming on Ivory Coast political situation, Foya District Agricultural Project, and the Ducor Palace Hotel Development in Liberia.
Special forces to kidnap Gbagbo .. Gbagbo Expels UK, Canadian Envoys
Source: allAfrica
The government of Côte d'Ivoire's incumbent president Laurent Gbagbo has ordered the expulsion of the British and Canadian ambassadors because they do not recognise ambassadors appointed by Gbagbo. Presidential claimant Alassane Ouattara meanwhile called for a west African sting operation against Gbagbo.
The government of Côte d'Ivoire's incumbent president Laurent Gbagbo has ordered the expulsion of the British and Canadian ambassadors because they do not recognise ambassadors appointed by Gbagbo. Presidential claimant Alassane Ouattara meanwhile called for a west African sting operation against Gbagbo.
Did Prince Johnson Receive Money from Ellen to back off from 2011 Elections?
Source: Heritage
A pro- media organization, the Media United to Enhance Democracy (MUED), has called for an immediate investigation into claims made by the Political Leader of the National Union for Democratic Progress (NUDP) that he received one million as part of a five- million Liberia dollars deal from President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf to back off from the 2011 elections. In a press release issued in Monrovia, the Media United to Enhance Democracy observed that the claims made by Senator Prince Johnson recently in Nimba County while addressing his supporters should not be taken for granted, and wants anti- graft institutions in the country to urgently look into the reported bribery scandal allegedly involving the Liberian Leader.
A pro- media organization, the Media United to Enhance Democracy (MUED), has called for an immediate investigation into claims made by the Political Leader of the National Union for Democratic Progress (NUDP) that he received one million as part of a five- million Liberia dollars deal from President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf to back off from the 2011 elections. In a press release issued in Monrovia, the Media United to Enhance Democracy observed that the claims made by Senator Prince Johnson recently in Nimba County while addressing his supporters should not be taken for granted, and wants anti- graft institutions in the country to urgently look into the reported bribery scandal allegedly involving the Liberian Leader.
Washington Must Considered Reign Change in Burkina Faso and Liberia
Written by Jackson Zleh Towah
Email: jacksonzlehtowah@yahoo.co.uk
Washington Must Considered Reign Change in Burkina Faso and Liberia for Stability in West Africa.
It may not be the greatest explosive revelations or the best of scenario for the current political problem in West Africa; and may most likely even sounds so bizarre to say that until Washington can reconsider, review it foreign policy, and support a reign change in Burkina Faso and Liberia, the West African sub-region remains vulnerable to instability, illegal arms dealers, and a clear-eyed epic centre for a new breeds of rising Islamic terrorists.
Email: jacksonzlehtowah@yahoo.co.uk
Washington Must Considered Reign Change in Burkina Faso and Liberia for Stability in West Africa.
It may not be the greatest explosive revelations or the best of scenario for the current political problem in West Africa; and may most likely even sounds so bizarre to say that until Washington can reconsider, review it foreign policy, and support a reign change in Burkina Faso and Liberia, the West African sub-region remains vulnerable to instability, illegal arms dealers, and a clear-eyed epic centre for a new breeds of rising Islamic terrorists.
Apply Moderation in Resolving Ivory Coast’s Crisis
Written by Alex Yallah
....Instead of Initiating a Blood Bath.
Some Western and African Leaders have raised the issues that Gbagbo's policies contain a push for disunity, which I think, is a very unfair dissection. If such assertion is true, Gbagbo wouldn't have convinced other Ivoirians who were resistant to be persuaded of his proposed political reformation of the constitutional backings on Ivorian nationality.
....Instead of Initiating a Blood Bath.
Some Western and African Leaders have raised the issues that Gbagbo's policies contain a push for disunity, which I think, is a very unfair dissection. If such assertion is true, Gbagbo wouldn't have convinced other Ivoirians who were resistant to be persuaded of his proposed political reformation of the constitutional backings on Ivorian nationality.
Ghana president questions Ivory Coast military option
BBC News Africa
Ghana's president has said he does not think military force will solve the post-election deadlock in Ivory Coast.
Ghana's president has said he does not think military force will solve the post-election deadlock in Ivory Coast.
We are ready to resist, says Gbagbo party leader
Source: RFI
The head of Cote d’Ivoire’s incumbent President Laurent Gbagbo’s party says that if foreign armies attack, they are ready to fight back. Speaking to RFI, Pascal Affi Nguessan, Gbagbo’s campaign manager and the president of the Ivorian Popular Front, has harsh words for west African countries who considering the use of force against Gbagbo.
“We are ready for all eventualities,” Nguessan said “We are ready to resist, like we did during the civil war in 2002.”
The head of Cote d’Ivoire’s incumbent President Laurent Gbagbo’s party says that if foreign armies attack, they are ready to fight back. Speaking to RFI, Pascal Affi Nguessan, Gbagbo’s campaign manager and the president of the Ivorian Popular Front, has harsh words for west African countries who considering the use of force against Gbagbo.
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| Pascal Affi Nguessan AFP/Erick-Christian Ahounou |
“We are ready for all eventualities,” Nguessan said “We are ready to resist, like we did during the civil war in 2002.”
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Nigeria Senate leader Teslim Folarin on murder charge
A court in Nigeria has charged the leader of the Senate, Teslim Folarin, with involvement in the murder of trade union activist Lateef Salako.
Mr Salako, a transport workers' union leader, was shot dead during a dispute at a ruling party PDP meeting in the south-western city of Ibadan last week.
Three others have also been charged with his killing.
Senator Folarin, who was present at the PDP meeting, is to remain in custody until a bail hearing later this month.
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| Teslim Folarin, a PDP member, is the majority leader of Nigeria's Senate Source: BBC News |
Mr Salako, a transport workers' union leader, was shot dead during a dispute at a ruling party PDP meeting in the south-western city of Ibadan last week.
Three others have also been charged with his killing.
Senator Folarin, who was present at the PDP meeting, is to remain in custody until a bail hearing later this month.
French court upholds Hutu rebel's transfer to ICC
A French court on Tuesday ruled that an exiled Rwandan Hutu rebel leader arrested in France in October will be transferred to the International Criminal Court over alleged war crimes in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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| Callixte Mbarushimana Reuters Source: RFI |
Gbagbo offers terms to lift siege
Source: RFI
Côte d'Ivoire's incumbent president, Laurent Gbagbo, said Wednesday he would lift a three-week siege on his presidential rival Alassane Ouattara if former rebels protecting Ouattara’s headquarters leave. Ouattara said earlier that military intervention does not mean the country will descend into civil war.
Gbagbo’s Security and Defence Forces have barred access to Ouattara’s headquarters at the Golf Hotel in Côte d’Ivoire’s economic capital Abidjan for the last three weeks.
United Nations troops and New Forces soldiers have been protecting the hotel.
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| Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga Reuters/Afolabi Sotunde |
Gbagbo’s Security and Defence Forces have barred access to Ouattara’s headquarters at the Golf Hotel in Côte d’Ivoire’s economic capital Abidjan for the last three weeks.
United Nations troops and New Forces soldiers have been protecting the hotel.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
The Age of Lawlessness in Liberia : But The Lone Star Will Rise Again Soon!
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| Joe “Shakespeare” Gbaba, Sr., Ed. D. |
Introduction: “Our Silly Decision Past Mark”!
Ladies and gentlemen: greetings!
Welcome to another uplifting read about the age of lawlessness in Liberia through the Dehkontee Artists Theatre, Inc.’s post-war literature series entitled: “Terrorism Legalized in Liberia .” This series is intended to educate Liberians and members of the international community about the need to galvanize civic support and action in order to bring the age of lawlessness to an immediate halt in Liberia . Of course, this patriotic goal can only be achieved if those who committed atrocities against the Liberian people and humanity in Liberia are charged and prosecuted for their wicked deeds they performed before and not after elections are held in November of this year!
Liberia: Charles Taylor Monthly Trial Report - October-November 2010
Jennifer Easterday and Eline Houwen
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A summary of the Taylor trial for the months of October and November 2010 written by Jennifer Easterday and Eline Houwen at the UC Berkeley War Crimes Studies Center. The views and opinions expressed here do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the Open Society Justice Initiative.
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| Mr. Taylor Source: allAfrica |
Côte d’Ivoire: Outtara Denies Agreeing to Meet Gbagbo
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| Ouattara |
This was denied by the Ouattara camp, calling the claim ‘completely false’. Source: allAfrica
Why incumbent Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo should ignore his critics
The United Nations, African Union, and many world leaders, have thrown their support behind presidential claimant Alassane Ouattara in Ivory Coast's political stalemate. But not everyone thinks that President Gbagbo should comply.
US academic Gary Busch has written an article condemning France's role in the Ivory Coast crisis.
BBC Focus on Africa's Hassan Arouni asked him if, given France's power and influence in West Africa, he thought it would get its way?
Listen to Gary Busch on why Gbagbo should ingnore his critics at: BBC News
US academic Gary Busch has written an article condemning France's role in the Ivory Coast crisis.
BBC Focus on Africa's Hassan Arouni asked him if, given France's power and influence in West Africa, he thought it would get its way?
Listen to Gary Busch on why Gbagbo should ingnore his critics at: BBC News
Gbagbo and Outtara agree to meet!!!!!!!!!!
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| Odinga claims two rivals have agreed to meet Reuters/Luc Gnago |
Source: Reuters/Luc Gnago By RFI
African Union mediator and Kenya prime minister Raila Odinga has announced that political rivals, Allasane Outtara and Laurent Gbagbo, would be meeting face-to-face in an attempt to end the country's political crisis.
This was denied by the Ouattara camp, calling the claim 'completely false'.
Head of ECOWAS, the Economic Community of West African States, and Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan told reporters today that there is still a stalemate.
ECOWAS members met with both men separately yesterday.
Meanwhile, the United States said yesterday that Gbagbo, who has family members in Atlanta, Georgia, could seek refuge there, but that this was a limited time offer.
Western countries and African regional groups have called for Gbagbo to step down after Ouattara was deemed the winner of the presidential run-off by the countries' electoral commission.
A Nigerian military spokesman said last week that west African military chiefs met in Abuja to set in motion plans to oust Gbagbo if negotiations fail.
A follow-up meeting on this last resort plan is scheduled to take place in Mali on 17 and 18 January 17.
Monday, January 3, 2011
US offers Ivory Coast's Laurent Gbagbo 'dignified exit'
Source: BBC News Africa
Will West African leaders convince Laurent Gbagbo (left) to cede power?
Incumbent Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo could be offered refuge in the US as a means to end the country's political crisis, US officials say.
Washington could help Mr Gbagbo make a "dignified exit", but this opportunity was "rapidly closing", they said.
The comments came as a delegation of African leaders met Mr Gbagbo in a new effort to persuade him to step down following disputed elections.
West African states have said they will remove him by force if he does not.
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| Mr Gbagbo |
Incumbent Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo could be offered refuge in the US as a means to end the country's political crisis, US officials say.
Washington could help Mr Gbagbo make a "dignified exit", but this opportunity was "rapidly closing", they said.
The comments came as a delegation of African leaders met Mr Gbagbo in a new effort to persuade him to step down following disputed elections.
West African states have said they will remove him by force if he does not.
'No compromise' as mediators tell Gbagbo to step down
Source: RFI
African Union mediator and Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga arrived Monday in Côte d'Ivoire to repeat demands that definant leader Laurent Gbagbo cede power to rival Alassane Ouattara. After Gbagbo failed to heed a 1 January deadline to transfer power peacefully, military commanders continue to finalise plans for his forceful removal.
Odinga will be joined in Abidjan by three regional presidents, Benin's Boni Yayi, Sierra Leone's Ernest Koroma and Cape Verde's Pedro Pires. They represent the 15-nation Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas).
A member of the delegation has said that "there is no point of negotiation" and that the bloc's position has not changed.
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| A United Nations patrol on the streets of Abidjan AFP/Citizenside |
Odinga will be joined in Abidjan by three regional presidents, Benin's Boni Yayi, Sierra Leone's Ernest Koroma and Cape Verde's Pedro Pires. They represent the 15-nation Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas).
A member of the delegation has said that "there is no point of negotiation" and that the bloc's position has not changed.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Operation We Care for Grand Gedeh Statement on the current situation in Ivory Coast
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| Operation We Care for Grand Gedeh President - Mr. Bernard Gbayee Goah |
Liberians still live in Ivory Coast
The situation in Ivory Coast is extraordinarily precarious to the People of Grand Gedeh County in Eastern Liberia. Remnants of Liberian refugees from Grand Gedeh, Nimba, and Maryland Counties still live in cities and villages along the borders of that country and their lives are at risk. Also, the lives of Ivorian citizens themselves are at risk.
Ivory Coast's Gbagbo decries foreign intervention
By MARCO CHOWN OVED, Associated Press Source: Yahoo News
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast – Ivory Coast's incumbent leader Laurent Gbagbo, who has refused to cede power, has accused world leaders of launching a coup to oust him.
Meanwhile, the U.N. has warned Gbagbo supporters not to attack the hotel where his political rival is being protected by hundreds of U.N. peacekeepers. A Gbagbo youth leader has called for internationally recognized leader Alassane Ouattara to leave the hotel by Saturday. By midday, however, no Gbagbo supporters had shown up at the hotel to contest Ouattara's presence.
The United Nations has said that the volatile West African nation once divided in two faces a real risk of return to civil war, but Prime Minister Guillaume Soro, a Ouattara ally, told reporters that the country is already at this point — "indeed in a civil war situation."
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| AP – A UN soldier stands guard inside the UN Headquarters in Abidjan, Ivory Cost, |
Meanwhile, the U.N. has warned Gbagbo supporters not to attack the hotel where his political rival is being protected by hundreds of U.N. peacekeepers. A Gbagbo youth leader has called for internationally recognized leader Alassane Ouattara to leave the hotel by Saturday. By midday, however, no Gbagbo supporters had shown up at the hotel to contest Ouattara's presence.
The United Nations has said that the volatile West African nation once divided in two faces a real risk of return to civil war, but Prime Minister Guillaume Soro, a Ouattara ally, told reporters that the country is already at this point — "indeed in a civil war situation."
Friday, December 31, 2010
Laurent Gbagbo exit 'could worsen Ivory Coast crisis'
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| UN peacekeepers have been attacked by Gbagbo loyalists |
The UN says some 200 people have been killed or have disappeared in the past month - mostly supporters of his rival, Alassane Ouattara.
UN human rights chief Navi Pillay has told Mr Gbagbo he could be held criminally accountable for abuses.
Some of Ivory Coast's neighbours have threatened to oust Mr Gbagbo by force.
Ouattara ally: Ivory Coast now in 'war situation'
By MARCO CHOWN OVED, Associated Press
Source: Yahoo News
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast – A top ally of Ivory Coast's internationally recognized leader said Friday that the country is already in a "civil war situation," and urged the incumbent leader who refuses to cede power to step down by a midnight deadline.
The United Nations has said that the volatile West African nation once divided in two faces a real risk of return to civil war, but Prime Minister Guillaume Soro told reporters that the country is already at this point — "indeed in a civil war situation."
"This is what's at stake: Either we assist in the installation of democracy in Ivory Coast or we stand by indifferent and allow democracy to be assassinated," Soro said at a news conference hours before incumbent leader Laurent Gbagbo was expected to make an address on state television.
Source: Yahoo News
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| AP – Alassane Ouattara, centre, opposition leader acknowledges supporters in Abidjan, Ivory Coast Thursday, … |
The United Nations has said that the volatile West African nation once divided in two faces a real risk of return to civil war, but Prime Minister Guillaume Soro told reporters that the country is already at this point — "indeed in a civil war situation."
"This is what's at stake: Either we assist in the installation of democracy in Ivory Coast or we stand by indifferent and allow democracy to be assassinated," Soro said at a news conference hours before incumbent leader Laurent Gbagbo was expected to make an address on state television.
West Africa: Ecowas Military Chiefs Finalise Gbagbo Ouster Plan
Source: rfi english
West African military chiefs have set in motion plans to oust Côte d'Ivoire's Laurent Gbagbo if negotiations fail, a Nigerian defence official said Friday. And France has renewed its call for citizens to leave the country, especially if they have children.
West African military chiefs have set in motion plans to oust Côte d'Ivoire's Laurent Gbagbo if negotiations fail, a Nigerian defence official said Friday. And France has renewed its call for citizens to leave the country, especially if they have children.
Liberia: WFP Airlifts Emergency Food Rations to Refugees Fleeing Cote d'Ivoire Crisis
Press release
Source: allAfrica
ROME – The United Nations World Food Programme has airlifted emergency food assistance into Liberia to feed refugees fleeing the political crisis in neighbouring Cote d’Ivoire as part of a rapid scale up of humanitarian operations in response to the evolving humanitarian crisis.
Source: allAfrica
ROME – The United Nations World Food Programme has airlifted emergency food assistance into Liberia to feed refugees fleeing the political crisis in neighbouring Cote d’Ivoire as part of a rapid scale up of humanitarian operations in response to the evolving humanitarian crisis.
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Bai M. Gbala Writes President Obama
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| BMGBai M. Gbala |
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania 19151-4411
Tel.(1-215)471-3380,
Mobile: (1-215)609-5472
Email:bai_gbala@yahoo.
November 30, 2010
His Excellency Barak ObamaPresident, United States of America
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, D. C. 20500
Ref: Appeal/Request
Dear Mr. President:
It is my honor and privilege, most respectfully, to present sincere greetings and compliments, with wishes of good health and long life throughout the coming years.
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Neighbors put Ivory Coast military option on hold
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| Reuters – Incumbent Ivory Coast leader Laurent Gbagbo stands after a meeting in |
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast – West African leaders blinked in their showdown with Laurent Gbagbo on Wednesday, taking a military intervention off the table for now so that negotiations can continue with the incumbent leader who refuses to hand over power in Ivory Coast.
Even as the 15-nation regional bloc ECOWAS gave Gbagbo more time, though, defense officials from member states gathered in Nigeria.
ECOWAS had vowed to use force to wrest Gbagbo from the presidential palace if he did not agree on Tuesday to step aside for Alassane Ouattara, the internationally recognized winner of last month's election. The presidents of Sierra Leone, Benin and Cape Verde delivered the ultimatum on ECOWAS' behalf, hoping to escort Gbagbo into exile. He refused to budge.
NOTES OF COMMONALITIES: Two Presidential Hopefuls Meet Over Possible Alignment
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| Presidential contenders TQ Harris and Simeon Freeman. |
- Nat Nyuan Bayjay FPA
Monrovia - Simeon Freeman and Thomas Quilen Harris, Jr-the latter who is just known as TQ Harris-have been involved with what they termed as ‘comparing notes’.
The both men have expressed their respective interests in bidding for the highest political seat in the country during next October’s presidential election.
Presidential contenders TQ Harris and Simeon Freeman.
Freeman, one of the country’s most successful entrepreneurs, is the Standard Bearer of the newly certified Movement for Progressive Change (MPC) while Harris’ presidential intention has been known during the past elections and has returned again to the country to further press in achieving his presidential dream.
Monday, December 27, 2010
STATEMENT: Operation We Care for Grand Gedeh condemns the Sirleaf Government on several fronts
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| Mr. Bernard Gbayee Goah |
Operation We Care for Grand Gedeh (OWCGG) has become aware that the Sirleaf government is using calculated tactics designed to make the Liberian people believe that implementing the TRC recommendations would bring to book every child soldier, who were predominantly indigenous children, recruited to fight for warring factions during the course of the Liberian Civil War. Such tactics are not in the interest of peace, but rather a misinterpretation of the TRC final recommendations against the will and wishes of the Liberian people. It is unacceptable for President Sirleaf and her accomplices to capitalize on the country’s high rate of illiteracy to get away with crimes that should be handled through the legal process in a court of law.
Jucontee Thomas Woewiyu writes Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf - A rerun
An Open Letter to Madam Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf
By Jucontee Thomas Woewiyu
August 30, 2005
Dear Madam Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf:
August 30, 2005
Dear Madam Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf:
Is President Ellen Johnson of Liberia a war crime suspect at all?? A rerun of Tom Woewiyu side of the story
Source: Public Agenda
“Corruption Under Ellen Is A Divine Curse”
The former Defense Spokesman of the defunct rebel National Patriotic Front of Liberia (NPFL) of Charles Taylor has once again opened up, rapping on critical national issues and unleashing yet another barrage of scathing verbal attacks on President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, his longtime political pal. After a long telephone conversation with this paper, Jucontee Thomas Woewiyu, spoke from the United States recently in an exclusive interview with Public Agenda. What does he think about the Sirleaf Administration and the future of Liberia? Editor-In-Chief, J. Lyndon Ponnie captured the exiled politician and militarist’s views.
“Corruption Under Ellen Is A Divine Curse”
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| President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf |
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| Tom Woewiyu |
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| Dr. Amos Sawyer |
Ivory Coast general strike fails in Abidjan
Source: BBC News
Residents of Ivory Coast's main city of Abidjan have largely ignored calls for a general strike to force the incumbent President Laurent Gbagbo to cede power.
The BBC's John James says the plan for a "dead city" came a little late in the day and many went into work as normal.
The strike has been more effective in the north of the country where there is more support for Mr Gbagbo's rival Alassane Ouattara, he says.
Mr Gbagbo says November's disputed election was rigged in the north.
But the West African body Ecowas has warned him of possible military intervention if he does not hand over to Mr Ouattara, who has been recognised internationally as the victor.
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| There has been a protest in Abidjan against a West African intervention force |
The BBC's John James says the plan for a "dead city" came a little late in the day and many went into work as normal.
The strike has been more effective in the north of the country where there is more support for Mr Gbagbo's rival Alassane Ouattara, he says.
Mr Gbagbo says November's disputed election was rigged in the north.
But the West African body Ecowas has warned him of possible military intervention if he does not hand over to Mr Ouattara, who has been recognised internationally as the victor.
Violence fears grow in Ivory Coast as Gbagbo stays
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| Strongman Laurent Gbagbo |
Friday, December 24, 2010
Ecowas bloc threatens Ivory Coast's Gbagbo with force
Source: BBC News
The West African regional bloc Ecowas has told incumbent Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo to stand down or expect to face "legitimate force".
The statement came at the end of emergency talks on the crisis sparked by a disputed election last month.
The 15-member bloc and other international bodies have recognised his rival Alassane Ouattara as winner.
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| President Laurent Gbagbo |
The West African regional bloc Ecowas has told incumbent Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo to stand down or expect to face "legitimate force".
The statement came at the end of emergency talks on the crisis sparked by a disputed election last month.
The 15-member bloc and other international bodies have recognised his rival Alassane Ouattara as winner.
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Inside Liberia: Sanitation Now!!!
Written by A O Dualu
I can’t believe that the authority is just beginning to notice that the stench/garbage/piles of feces around Monrovia are “overpowering”, (Re: Daily Observer Article: Stench Overpowers Mary Broh, 11/25/2010).
Laurent Gbagbo denied access to Ivory Coast state funds
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| Mr Gbagbo says the presidential poll was rigged in rebel areas that backed Mr Ouattara |
The bank says only appointed members of Ivory Coast's "legitimate government" will have access to the deposits there.
The BCEAO had been urged to restrict access as it will make it difficult for Mr Gbagbo to pay the military, and increase pressure on him to step down.
Violence since last month's disputed election has left 173 people dead.
UN is blocked from verifying mass graves in Côte d'Ivoire
Source: United Nation Radio
That's what the top United Nations envoy in the country, Y.J. Choi, has said as the political stalemate, caused by the refusal of incumbent President Laurent Gbagbo to step down, continues.
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| Choi Young-Jin |
Armed men have blocked United Nations experts from reaching the reported site of mass graves in Côte d'Ivoire.
That's what the top United Nations envoy in the country, Y.J. Choi, has said as the political stalemate, caused by the refusal of incumbent President Laurent Gbagbo to step down, continues.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Liberia: Most corrupt country on the face of the planet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Source: allAfrica.com
Who's Who in the Corruption Verdict?
The verdict is out, rendered by an internationally acclaimed organization that specializes in documenting corruption around the globe - the German-based Transparency International.
Liberia is the most corrupt state on the face of the earth in the most corrupt region of the world-sub-Saharan Africa.
Who is to blame? Hard to say, but let's start with archaic and useless state socio-economic institutions spanning over decades.
Impunity, the absence of tolerance that resulted into people being shot or jailed for suggesting that their government and its officials were corrupt. Now that it is possible to say so and roam freely, and now that international organizations can come, roam and collect the their findings, the facts are hitting at the country in an ominous way.
Who's Who in the Corruption Verdict?
The verdict is out, rendered by an internationally acclaimed organization that specializes in documenting corruption around the globe - the German-based Transparency International.
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| President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf of Liberia |
Who is to blame? Hard to say, but let's start with archaic and useless state socio-economic institutions spanning over decades.
Impunity, the absence of tolerance that resulted into people being shot or jailed for suggesting that their government and its officials were corrupt. Now that it is possible to say so and roam freely, and now that international organizations can come, roam and collect the their findings, the facts are hitting at the country in an ominous way.
Liberia: World's Most Corrupt
Source: allAfrica.com
The global corruption watchdog, Transparency International (TI), has released its 2010 world corruption barometer, ranking Liberia as the world's most corrupt country with a score of 89%, and listing its Judiciary, Legislature, Education, the Business Sector, public officials as the most corrupt institutions in the country.
The global corruption watchdog, Transparency International (TI), has released its 2010 world corruption barometer, ranking Liberia as the world's most corrupt country with a score of 89%, and listing its Judiciary, Legislature, Education, the Business Sector, public officials as the most corrupt institutions in the country.
US eyes bigger UN force in Ivory Coast
By MATTHEW LEE,
Source: The Associated Press
WASHINGTON – The Obama administration said Wednesday it is in discussions with France and other countries about expanding the U.N. peacekeeping force in Ivory Coast to quell postelection violence and convince the west African nation's leader to step down.
Source: The Associated Press
WASHINGTON – The Obama administration said Wednesday it is in discussions with France and other countries about expanding the U.N. peacekeeping force in Ivory Coast to quell postelection violence and convince the west African nation's leader to step down.
Ivory Coast opposition wants Gbagbo gone by force
By MARCO CHOWN OVED,
Source: Associated Press
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast – A top opposition figure called Wednesday for the international community to use force to oust Laurent Gbagbo from the presidency after the disputed election, as France urged its citizens to get out amid growing fears of civil war.
The United Nations and other world leaders recognize Alassane Ouattara as the winner of the Nov. 28 runoff vote. His prime minister, Guillaume Soro, urged the U.N., European Union, African Union and others to consider intervening to push Gbagbo out.
Source: Associated Press
The United Nations and other world leaders recognize Alassane Ouattara as the winner of the Nov. 28 runoff vote. His prime minister, Guillaume Soro, urged the U.N., European Union, African Union and others to consider intervening to push Gbagbo out.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Ivory Coast crisis: Gbagbo ally warns of UN rebellion
Source: BBC News
An ally of Ivory Coast's incumbent President Laurent Gbagbo has warned UN peacekeepers they could be treated as rebels if they remain in the country after being told to leave.
An ally of Ivory Coast's incumbent President Laurent Gbagbo has warned UN peacekeepers they could be treated as rebels if they remain in the country after being told to leave.
Monday, December 20, 2010
Charles Taylor Return to Liberia A Freed Man
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| Charles Taylor |
Speaking to reporters at the airport Mr. Taylor said, his return to Liberia as a freed man is the fulfillment of a promise made in 2003: “God willing I shall return.” When asked whether he intends to run for president in 2011; Taylor replied: “I'm keeping my options open.”
‘America Not Above International Court’: Liberians on WikiLeaks Cable
By Steve V. Jarvey and Clara K. Mallah
Source: FrontPage Africa
Monrovia -
In the wake of the controversy engulfing the information leakages that exposed America’s top diplomatic secrets, another vital report has surfaced in the WIKILEAKS dossier centering on the much publicized trial of former Liberian President Charles Taylor which has embarrassed the United States as a result of the dubious roles played in Taylor’s arrest, detention and subsequent trial. Front Page Africa has been sampling the views of some Liberians regarding the reports emanating as to whether Mr. Taylor can face trial in America if he is acquitted from The Hague’s proceedings. Even though, some of those whose views were sampled refused for their photographs to be taken, yet others spoke their minds as some preferred Taylor returning to Liberia.
Source: FrontPage Africa
Monrovia -
In the wake of the controversy engulfing the information leakages that exposed America’s top diplomatic secrets, another vital report has surfaced in the WIKILEAKS dossier centering on the much publicized trial of former Liberian President Charles Taylor which has embarrassed the United States as a result of the dubious roles played in Taylor’s arrest, detention and subsequent trial. Front Page Africa has been sampling the views of some Liberians regarding the reports emanating as to whether Mr. Taylor can face trial in America if he is acquitted from The Hague’s proceedings. Even though, some of those whose views were sampled refused for their photographs to be taken, yet others spoke their minds as some preferred Taylor returning to Liberia.
Ivory Coast seeks election help from US lawyer
Source: Associated Press
WASHINGTON – Embattled Ivory Coast leader Laurent Gbagbo has hired a prominent American lawyer to determine ways to peacefully resolve the postelection crisis in that West African country.
WASHINGTON – Embattled Ivory Coast leader Laurent Gbagbo has hired a prominent American lawyer to determine ways to peacefully resolve the postelection crisis in that West African country.
UN Security Council extends Ivory Coast mission
By MARCO CHOWN OVED and EDITH M. LEDERER, Associated Press
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast – The U.N. Security Council extended its peacekeeping mission in Ivory Coast on Monday, hours after the United Nations' top envoy in the West African country said armed men had been threatening staff in their homes.
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast – The U.N. Security Council extended its peacekeeping mission in Ivory Coast on Monday, hours after the United Nations' top envoy in the West African country said armed men had been threatening staff in their homes.
President Sirleaf, Outtarra Camp Confirm Liberians Fighting Along Side Gbagbo in I.Coast
- Nat Bayjay
Source: Frontpage Africa
Source: Frontpage Africa
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| Outtarra - La Cote d’Ivoire |
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| President Sirleaf - Liberia |
Monrovia - Addressing her final news conference of 2010, Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf told reporters a short while ago that her administration has received intelligence report that Liberians are involved in the ongoing post-election crisis in La Cote d’Ivoire. The President also told reporters that the U.S. Ambassador accredited to Monrovia, Linda Thomas-Greenfield apologized to her over the recently-released WikiLeaks on Liberia.
Sunday, December 19, 2010
WHY TAYLOR COULD WALK: Wikileak Cables Reveal America’s Fears For Liberia
- Rodney D. Sieh
Source: FrontPage Africa
Monrovia - When the United States of America announced in November that it had released US$ 4.5 million to the UN-backed Special Court of Sierra Leone, trying former Liberian head of state, Charles Taylor, the backdrop to the revelation was that the grant demonstrated the US commitment to ensuring that those most responsible for the atrocities committed during the war in Sierra Leone are brought to justice.'
Source: FrontPage Africa
Monrovia - When the United States of America announced in November that it had released US$ 4.5 million to the UN-backed Special Court of Sierra Leone, trying former Liberian head of state, Charles Taylor, the backdrop to the revelation was that the grant demonstrated the US commitment to ensuring that those most responsible for the atrocities committed during the war in Sierra Leone are brought to justice.'
US EMBASSY CABLES: Taylor War Crimes Trial “Judges Slowing Things Down?”
Source: FrontPage Africa
12/20/2010 - WIKILEAKS CABLE DOCUMENT
Tuesday, 10 March 2009, 12:51
CONFIDENTIAL SECTION 01 OF 02 MONROVIA 000188
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EO 12958 DECL: 03/10/2019
TAGS PREL, PGOV, UNSC, PHUM, KCRM, LI
SUBJECT: PRO-TAYLOR ELEMENTS STILL A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH
Classified By: Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield for reasons 1.4(b) and (d)
12/20/2010 - WIKILEAKS CABLE DOCUMENT
Tuesday, 10 March 2009, 12:51
CONFIDENTIAL SECTION 01 OF 02 MONROVIA 000188
SIPDIS
EO 12958 DECL: 03/10/2019
TAGS PREL, PGOV, UNSC, PHUM, KCRM, LI
SUBJECT: PRO-TAYLOR ELEMENTS STILL A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH
Classified By: Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield for reasons 1.4(b) and (d)
US Embassy Cables: ‘Best We Can do’ for Liberia - Try Taylor in America
Source: FrontPage Africa
12/20/2010 - WIKILEAKS CABLE DOCUMENT
Tuesday, 10 March 2009, 12:51
CONFIDENTIAL SECTION 01 OF 02 MONROVIA 000188
SIPDIS
EO 12958 DECL: 03/10/2019
TAGS PREL, PGOV, UNSC, PHUM, KCRM, LI
SUBJECT: PRO-TAYLOR ELEMENTS STILL A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH
Classified By: Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield for reasons 1.4(b) and (d)
Summary
A US Ambassador warns that a cash shortfall could jeopardize the case against the former Sierra Leonean President, stirring up old resentments in Sierra Leone and Liberia.
12/20/2010 - WIKILEAKS CABLE DOCUMENT
Tuesday, 10 March 2009, 12:51
CONFIDENTIAL SECTION 01 OF 02 MONROVIA 000188
SIPDIS
EO 12958 DECL: 03/10/2019
TAGS PREL, PGOV, UNSC, PHUM, KCRM, LI
SUBJECT: PRO-TAYLOR ELEMENTS STILL A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH
Classified By: Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield for reasons 1.4(b) and (d)
Summary
A US Ambassador warns that a cash shortfall could jeopardize the case against the former Sierra Leonean President, stirring up old resentments in Sierra Leone and Liberia.
Côte d'Ivoire: UN Ready for More Attacks
Source: allAfrica
The UN force in Côte d'Ivoire (Unoci) are "prepared for anything" after Laurent Gbagbo's order that they should leave by Monday, its spokesperson said Sunday.
The UN force in Côte d'Ivoire (Unoci) are "prepared for anything" after Laurent Gbagbo's order that they should leave by Monday, its spokesperson said Sunday.
Liberia: UN Demands Government Take Action to Freeze Former Warlord's Assets
Source: UN News Center
For the fourth consecutive year, the Security Council today demanded that the Liberian Government "make all necessary efforts to fulfil its obligations" to freeze the assets of former president Charles Taylor, currently facing trial for war crimes before an international court.
At the same time, it welcomed the Government's leadership at regional and international levels in the Kimberley Process that seeks to ban so-called "blood diamonds" - gems illegally mined or traded to finance conflicts, a major factor in unrest in Africa and a tool that Mr. Taylor is alleged to have used in the decade and a half when civil wars ravaged Liberia and neighbouring Sierra Leone.
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| Former Liberian president Charles Taylor (right) on trial for war crimes |
At the same time, it welcomed the Government's leadership at regional and international levels in the Kimberley Process that seeks to ban so-called "blood diamonds" - gems illegally mined or traded to finance conflicts, a major factor in unrest in Africa and a tool that Mr. Taylor is alleged to have used in the decade and a half when civil wars ravaged Liberia and neighbouring Sierra Leone.
UN chief underlines warning against attacking peacekeepers in Côte d'Ivoire
Source: UN News Center
19 December 2010 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon emphasized his warning against attacks on the United Nations peacekeeping force in Côte d'Ivoire or attempts to obstruct their work, saying there will consequences for those responsible, as the UN human rights arm reported “massive violations.”
“Any attack on UN forces will be an attack on the international community and those responsible for these actions will be held accountable,” said a statement issued by the spokesperson of the Secretary-General, which added that Mr. Ban was aware of statements by the Laurent Gbagbo's spokesperson calling for the withdrawal of the UN force.
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| UNOCI peacekeepers on patrol |
“Any attack on UN forces will be an attack on the international community and those responsible for these actions will be held accountable,” said a statement issued by the spokesperson of the Secretary-General, which added that Mr. Ban was aware of statements by the Laurent Gbagbo's spokesperson calling for the withdrawal of the UN force.
UN chief Ban rejects call for Ivory Coast troop pullout
Source: BBC News
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has rejected a call for UN troops to leave Ivory Coast as tensions rise after last month's disputed presidential election.
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Gbagbo orders peacekeepers to leave Ivory Coast
Source: BBC News Incumbent Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo has demanded that all foreign peacekeepers leave the country immediately, escalating a dispute over last month's presidential election.
His spokesperson accused UN and French troops of colluding with former rebels.
The UN and major powers have recognised Mr Gbagbo's rival, Alassane Ouattara, as the winner of the 28 November poll. Mr Gbagbo insists he has won.
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| The UN has 10,000 peacekeepers in Ivory Coast |
His spokesperson accused UN and French troops of colluding with former rebels.
The UN and major powers have recognised Mr Gbagbo's rival, Alassane Ouattara, as the winner of the 28 November poll. Mr Gbagbo insists he has won.
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