Friday, November 5, 2010
We cannot allow the death penalty to be used to silence the past
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| Bernard Gbayee Goah |
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Ellen Wins Libel US$5M Case
Source: Heritage Liberia
The Civil Law Court at the Temple of Justice has held the Publisher of the New Broom News Paper liable for a US$5Million Action of Damages filed against him by President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf.
French court orders Rwandan rebel leader to face ICC
Something to think about:
While Liberian former rebel leaders and financiers of war walk freely, French court orders Rwandan rebel leader to face ICC - Bernard Gbayee Goah
While Liberian former rebel leaders and financiers of war walk freely, French court orders Rwandan rebel leader to face ICC - Bernard Gbayee Goah
Ellen Roll Sleeves for U.S$5m Case Against New Broom Publisher
Something to think about:
One would think the president would have considered going to court for allegation of war crime. President Sirleaf is among about 50 individuals recommended by the TRC to be barred from politics in Liberia for 30 years--for being a financier of the war that took away the lives of more than 300.000 Liberians and 5 American citizens. But NO! President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is preparing to pursue her US$5 million libel suit against the Publisher of the New Broom Newspaper, Roland Wowee, fully aware that she is considered in many quarters as an alleged war crime suspect - Bernard Gbayee Goah
One would think the president would have considered going to court for allegation of war crime. President Sirleaf is among about 50 individuals recommended by the TRC to be barred from politics in Liberia for 30 years--for being a financier of the war that took away the lives of more than 300.000 Liberians and 5 American citizens. But NO! President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is preparing to pursue her US$5 million libel suit against the Publisher of the New Broom Newspaper, Roland Wowee, fully aware that she is considered in many quarters as an alleged war crime suspect - Bernard Gbayee Goah
Source:FrontPage Africa
Geneva, Switzerland-
Caterpillars take over fifteen towns in Lofa County
Written by Peter Fahny
Source: Star Radio Liberia
Report from Lofa County says thousands of caterpillars have invaded fifteen towns and villages in Kolahun District.
Our correspondent quotes the district’s Agriculture Officer as saying the caterpillars resemble the ones that invaded Bong County in January 2009.
Source: Star Radio Liberia
Report from Lofa County says thousands of caterpillars have invaded fifteen towns and villages in Kolahun District.
Our correspondent quotes the district’s Agriculture Officer as saying the caterpillars resemble the ones that invaded Bong County in January 2009.
Brewerville City Mayor linked to land dispute
Written by Matthias Daffah
Residents of Kpallah in Brewerville, Montserrado County have reported a potential land conflict that could turn bloody.
Residents of Kpallah in Brewerville, Montserrado County have reported a potential land conflict that could turn bloody.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Dr. Gbaba Calls For Interim Government in Liberia Before 2011 Elections
By: Gardea V. Woodson
Source: The Liberian Journal
A Liberian playwright and exiled scholar is calling for the installation of an interim government in Liberia--after president Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf’s tenure expires in 2011-- in order to resolve the political impasse in implementing recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
President Sirleaf is among about 50 individuals recommended to be barred from politics in Liberia for 30 years--for being a financier of the war-- and is largely blamed in some quarters for her failure to implement the TRC recommendations.
On the duties and responsibilities of the interim government, Dr. Gbaba said, will address the issues of establishing war crimes court to try Liberian warlords, form a “National Palava Hut Commission” to address lesser crimes such as rape, arson, torture and economic crimes.
Dr. Gbaba, speaking on Saturday, Oct. 30, at a symposium on the TRC process held at the New School University, in New York, also proposed that the “interim government” be mandated to repatriate stranded and neglected Liberians seeking safety around the world from the onslaught of Liberian warlords and their fighters.
He also said a comprehensive voter education be organized before the presidential and general elections are held, arguing that most Liberian refugees, including himself, have refused to voluntarily repatriate because they fear reprisals, and called on the international community to lend its support in ensuring that there is a safe political and secured environment in Liberia before the general elections.
Dr. Gbaba advised the international community against rushing Liberians to elections, because ”carnage number one” that resulted in the death of 300,000 Liberian citizens, including the five American nuns, has not been adequately addressed and resolved.
Source: The Liberian Journal
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| Dr. Joe Gbaba |
President Sirleaf is among about 50 individuals recommended to be barred from politics in Liberia for 30 years--for being a financier of the war-- and is largely blamed in some quarters for her failure to implement the TRC recommendations.
On the duties and responsibilities of the interim government, Dr. Gbaba said, will address the issues of establishing war crimes court to try Liberian warlords, form a “National Palava Hut Commission” to address lesser crimes such as rape, arson, torture and economic crimes.
Dr. Gbaba, speaking on Saturday, Oct. 30, at a symposium on the TRC process held at the New School University, in New York, also proposed that the “interim government” be mandated to repatriate stranded and neglected Liberians seeking safety around the world from the onslaught of Liberian warlords and their fighters.
He also said a comprehensive voter education be organized before the presidential and general elections are held, arguing that most Liberian refugees, including himself, have refused to voluntarily repatriate because they fear reprisals, and called on the international community to lend its support in ensuring that there is a safe political and secured environment in Liberia before the general elections.
Dr. Gbaba advised the international community against rushing Liberians to elections, because ”carnage number one” that resulted in the death of 300,000 Liberian citizens, including the five American nuns, has not been adequately addressed and resolved.
What I learned From the New York Symposium on the TRC: The Substance & the Politics (Guest Commentary)
By: Michael Keating
I was quite surprised to wake up Monday morning and read on the pages of Front Page Africa, a publication run by my friend Rodney Sieh...
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| Michael Keating |
Monday, November 1, 2010
Man, 25 found dead in police cell
Source: Star Radio Liberia
Written by T. Saye Goinleh
A twenty-five-year-old man has reportedly committed suicide in a police cell in Sanniquellie, Nimba County.
Written by T. Saye Goinleh
A twenty-five-year-old man has reportedly committed suicide in a police cell in Sanniquellie, Nimba County.
Dozens stranded in Voinjama due to bad road
Source: Star Radio Liberia
Written by Peter Fahny
Report says normal traffic from Foya, Lofa County to Gbarnga, Bong County has come to a standstill due to bad road condition between the two counties.
Written by Peter Fahny
Report says normal traffic from Foya, Lofa County to Gbarnga, Bong County has come to a standstill due to bad road condition between the two counties.
MRU countries hold strategic talks in Monrovia
Source: Star Radio Liberia
Written by Matthias Daffah
The validation of a ten-year strategic action plan for the Mano River Union has opened in Monrovia with a call for the harmonization of a sub-regional policy.
Written by Matthias Daffah
The validation of a ten-year strategic action plan for the Mano River Union has opened in Monrovia with a call for the harmonization of a sub-regional policy.
President Sirleaf may be pleading with the United Nations to release the criminal Charles Taylor from prison in The Hague.
Internet Rumor Stirs Concern About Nation's Future and President Sirleaf 's Leadership Style
Source: The Liberian Dialogue
Maybe it is just a rumor – a troubling one for that matter on the Internet, which claimed President Sirleaf is pleading with the United Nations to release the criminal Charles Taylor from prison in The Hague. Since the administration has not come forward yet to deny or admit it, let’s all hope it is just a rumor.
Source: The Liberian Dialogue
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| Tewroh-Wehtoe Sungbeh |
On Dual Citizenship: Austin Fallah Praises Senators Wotorson, Kupee, Howard-Taylor
By: Gardea V. Woodson
Source: The Liberian Journal
(L-R) Sen. Howard-Taylor, Sen. Kupee, Mr. Fallah, Sen. Wotorson
A US-based Liberian financial expert has praised Liberian senators Cletus Wotorson of Grand Kru County, Jewel Howard-Taylor of Bong County, and Sumo Kupee of Lofa County, for championing the Dual Citizenship Bill that is currently in committee room under discussion.
Source: The Liberian Journal
A US-based Liberian financial expert has praised Liberian senators Cletus Wotorson of Grand Kru County, Jewel Howard-Taylor of Bong County, and Sumo Kupee of Lofa County, for championing the Dual Citizenship Bill that is currently in committee room under discussion.
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