Source: FrontPage Africa
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Showdown at Capitol : Supporters, Staffers Shield Dillon’s Arrest, Senators Split
- Nat Nyuan Bayjay
Source: FrontPage Africa
DILLON VS. BALLOUT: A letter dated November 18, 2010, from a Senate Committee called for a 90-day suspension of Dillon without pay as a result of what it described as ‘disrespectful statements’ made against Maryland County Senior Senator John A. Ballout, Sr.
Source: FrontPage Africa
ICC is 'Keeping an Eye on Events'
The International Criminal Court has issued a warning to Guinean security forces on the ground on Friday and has called for calm. The Deputy Prosecutor, Fatou Bensouda, released a statement saying the ICC is keeping 'a close eye on the situation.' Some critics are now condemning the International Criminal Court for not giving credence to what took place in Liberia when:
• More than 40 people were killed in riots following a proposed increase in the price of rice in 1979.
• More than 13 people were killed in 1980 during a military take-over.
• About 500 or more people were killed and more than 50 people raped in 1985 during a coup attempt.
• An estimated 300,000 Liberians were killed, and thousands of people violated during Liberia’s civil war which lasted from 1989 – 2003. Five Americans were killed during this same period.
Critics are starting to question the ICC role when it comes to crimes committed in Liberia. Up to now the International Criminal court has yet to address any of the above incidents that took place in Liberia. The above incidents that took place in Liberia are equivalent to genocide. But the ICC is now keeping a close eye on current situation in Guinea. Whereas, the Guinean situation which should not be negated, but if compare to what took place in Liberia, would be like a drop of sand in the middle of a mighty ocean. - Bernard G. Goah Portland Oregon, USA
• More than 40 people were killed in riots following a proposed increase in the price of rice in 1979.
• More than 13 people were killed in 1980 during a military take-over.
• About 500 or more people were killed and more than 50 people raped in 1985 during a coup attempt.
• An estimated 300,000 Liberians were killed, and thousands of people violated during Liberia’s civil war which lasted from 1989 – 2003. Five Americans were killed during this same period.
Critics are starting to question the ICC role when it comes to crimes committed in Liberia. Up to now the International Criminal court has yet to address any of the above incidents that took place in Liberia. The above incidents that took place in Liberia are equivalent to genocide. But the ICC is now keeping a close eye on current situation in Guinea. Whereas, the Guinean situation which should not be negated, but if compare to what took place in Liberia, would be like a drop of sand in the middle of a mighty ocean. - Bernard G. Goah Portland Oregon, USA
Friday, November 19, 2010
Trouble in Cote d'Ivoire, a country near Liberia
American Embassy's National Daily Press Review
This daily press review is compiled by the Information Section of the Public Affairs Office of the American Embassy in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
Source: allAfrica.com
This daily press review is compiled by the Information Section of the Public Affairs Office of the American Embassy in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
Source: allAfrica.com
Suspected ‘Child Killer’ confesses killing 34 children
Written by Matthias Daffah
Source: Star Radio Liberia
A man believed to be the controversial child killer David Quah has for the first time openly confessed to killing dozens of innocent children.
Source: Star Radio Liberia
A man believed to be the controversial child killer David Quah has for the first time openly confessed to killing dozens of innocent children.
Bong Mines again: Women protesters shut down court
Written by Matthias Daffah
Source: Star Radio Liberia
Report from Bong Mines in Bong County speaks of security breakdown in that mining town with demonstrators forcing the magisterial court and school to close.
Source: Star Radio Liberia
Report from Bong Mines in Bong County speaks of security breakdown in that mining town with demonstrators forcing the magisterial court and school to close.
Man, 29 found guilty for raping 9-year old girl
Written by Matthias Daffah
Source: Star Radio Liberia
The 11th Judicial Circuit in Bomi County has brought down a guilty verdict against defendant Alex Freeman for rape.
Source: Star Radio Liberia
The 11th Judicial Circuit in Bomi County has brought down a guilty verdict against defendant Alex Freeman for rape.
Senator Taylor’s Chief of Office Staff takes center stage
Written by Julius Kanubah
Source: Star Radio Liberia
The leadership of the senate has come under strong criticisms for its decision to suspend and barred Darius Dillon from entering the National Legislature.
Source: Star Radio Liberia
The leadership of the senate has come under strong criticisms for its decision to suspend and barred Darius Dillon from entering the National Legislature.
Liberia: Health Ministry confirms disease outbreak in Robertsport
Written by Mack Rogers
Source: Star Radio Liberia
The Health Ministry has confirmed the outbreak of skin disease in Robertsport, Grand Cape Mount County.
Source: Star Radio Liberia
The Health Ministry has confirmed the outbreak of skin disease in Robertsport, Grand Cape Mount County.
Senator Massaley gives Ellen, Sherman hard test
Written by Matthias Daffah
Source: Star Radio Liberia
Grand Cape Mount Senator Abel Massasley has introduced a new political debate calling on President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf to support his vice presidential bid.
Source: Star Radio Liberia
Grand Cape Mount Senator Abel Massasley has introduced a new political debate calling on President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf to support his vice presidential bid.
President Sirleaf cautiously responds to dissenting minister
Written by Robert J. Clarke, Jr.
Source: Star Radio Liberia
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has for the first time commented on the dissenting views propounded by on-leave Labor Minister Tiawon Gongloe.
Source: Star Radio Liberia
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has for the first time commented on the dissenting views propounded by on-leave Labor Minister Tiawon Gongloe.
Cletus Wortorson speaks of martial plan for southeast
Written by Moses Wenyou
Source: Star Radio Liberia
Senate Pro Temp Cletus Wortorson says he has engaged the Executive on what he calls a martial plan to address the current situation in southeastern Liberia.
Source: Star Radio Liberia
Senate Pro Temp Cletus Wortorson says he has engaged the Executive on what he calls a martial plan to address the current situation in southeastern Liberia.
Tony Blair in Liberia
Source: allAfrica News
Once upon a time Liberia was off limit to Western leaders. The key reason was that they suspected links between its leaders and international terrorist groups. A related reason was that locked in prolonged warfare, Liberia has become a “pariah”, a “Taylor Inc.” But today the picture has changed. Though still relatively fragile, Liberia presents an enabling environment for international philanthropists and governance reformists to make their marks upon its economic recovery and reconstruction. The Africa Governance Initiative (AGI) is one such groups. Its patron, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, was in Liberia early this year and he is back.
Once upon a time Liberia was off limit to Western leaders. The key reason was that they suspected links between its leaders and international terrorist groups. A related reason was that locked in prolonged warfare, Liberia has become a “pariah”, a “Taylor Inc.” But today the picture has changed. Though still relatively fragile, Liberia presents an enabling environment for international philanthropists and governance reformists to make their marks upon its economic recovery and reconstruction. The Africa Governance Initiative (AGI) is one such groups. Its patron, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, was in Liberia early this year and he is back.
US Ambassador, UNMIL Delegation Visit NEC
As the date for the commencement of voter registration in the lead-up to the 2011 Presidential and Legislative elections draws closer, the National Elections Commission (NEC) continues to attract the visitation of key partners of Liberia democracy drive.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
BACK ON BASE: Prince Johnson Hailed in Return to Once-Feared Caldwell
Source: FrontPage Africa
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| CALDWELL RETURN: Eighteen years later, the residents of the Settlement gathered in their mass not necessarily to see one of Liberia’s next year’s presidential candidates, but to mainly catch a glimpse of the man who they only probably last saw in his rebel-form. |
Samukai, Ngafuan, Kanwea Gongar Recalled to Liberian Govt; Davis to NIC
- Rodney D. Sieh
source: FrontPage Africa
Monrovia –
Three more Cabinet ministers have reportedly accepted President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf’s request to return to the Unity Party government. The Executive Mansion announced Thursday that the Ministers of Defense, Brownie Samukai; Education Minister Othello Gongar, Finance Minister Augustine Ngafuan and Internal Affairs Minister Harrison Kanwea have accepted President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf’s offer to resume their duties.
source: FrontPage Africa
Monrovia –
Three more Cabinet ministers have reportedly accepted President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf’s request to return to the Unity Party government. The Executive Mansion announced Thursday that the Ministers of Defense, Brownie Samukai; Education Minister Othello Gongar, Finance Minister Augustine Ngafuan and Internal Affairs Minister Harrison Kanwea have accepted President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf’s offer to resume their duties.
PYJ: ‘Administrative Leave’ Decision Contravenes Sirleaf’s Harvard Education
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| EDUCATED PRESIDENT: "Our President is educated, not somebody who doesn’t know much. She is a Master’s Degree holder from Harvard University, one of the most prestigious universities. She ought to know that ministers don’t go on administrative leave”. Prince Y. Johnson, Political Leader, National Union for Democratic Progress |
Russia says U.S. offers deal to arms suspect Bout
Backgorund information on Bout:
Source: Wiki
Viktor Anatolyevich Bout (Russian: Виктор Анатольевич Бут) (born 13 January 1967, near Dushanbe, Tajik SSR, Soviet Union) established a number of air cargo companies and is famous for being a suspected arms trafficker.
A former Soviet military translator, Bout made a significant amount of money through his many air transport companies shipping cargo mostly in Africa and the Middle East during the 1990s and early 2000s.[citation needed] Just as willing to ship cargo for Charles Taylor in Liberia as he was for the United Nations in Sudan and the United States in Iraq, Bout may have facilitated huge arms shipments into various civil wars in Africa with his private air cargo fleets during the 1990s.
While claiming to have done little more than provide logistics, he has been called a "sanctions buster" by former British Foreign Office minister Peter Hain who described Bout as "the principal conduit for planes and supply routes that take arms... from east Europe, principally Bulgaria, Moldova and Ukraine to Liberia and Angola."
Source: Reuters News
MOSCOW (Reuters) – A Russian diplomat said on Thursday that U.S. authorities pressured suspected arms dealer Viktor Bout to admit guilt during his extradition flight to the United States, offering him unspecified benefits in return.
Bout, a former Soviet air force officer who could be imprisoned for life if convicted on U.S. terrorism and arms trafficking charges, rejected the offer, Russia's consul in the United States said in remarks shown on Russian state television.
Bout was flown to New York late on Tuesday from Thailand, where he had been the focus of a tug-of-war between Russia and the United States since his March 2008 arrest in a U.S.-led sting operation.
"Some pressure was applied in transit. In Viktor Bout's words, they tried to 'persuade' him to admit to things he did not do, promising certain advantages in return," consul Andrei Yushmanov told Russian reporters in New York.
"Viktor Anatolyevich rejected these efforts," he said, referring to the Russian suspect by his name and patronymic.
Yushmanov did not elaborate and it was unclear whether he was referring to a potential plea deal.
Bout, 43, faces four conspiracy charges over arms dealing since the 1990s to dictators and conflict zones in Africa, South America and the Middle East -- allegations that inspired the Hollywood movie "Lord of War" starring Nicholas Cage.
Bout's extradition is a victory for U.S. law enforcement and the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama. But it adds to strains threatening to undermine improvements in U.S.-Russian relations since Obama took office.
Russia called his extradition "illegal" and accused Thai authorities of yielding to U.S. political pressure. While Bout has been nicknamed the 'Merchant of Death' in the West, Russian authorities refer to him as a businessman.
He was arrested in Thailand shortly after arriving from Moscow, where he had lived for years with no apparent interference from Russian authorities, angering Washington and prompting speculation that he had protection from the state.
A judge ordered Bout detained without bail on Wednesday. He is due back in Manhattan federal court for a hearing on January 10.
A federal public defender was named to represent Bout, but Yushmanov said Russia would help hire a lawyer "if necessary."
He said Bout's clothes, money and toiletries were taken from him by Thai authorities, and that he was given "dirty" clothes.
"We will take care to ensure Bout is provided with basic warm clothes and personal hygiene items," he said. (Writing by Steve Gutterman; Editing by Janet Lawrence)
See Other news source on Bout:nationalpost.com/
Viktor Bout, dubbed the "merchant of death" for allegedly trafficking in arms, pleaded not guilty to U.S. terrorism charges and was ordered held without bail by a federal judge in New York. Mr. Bout, a former Soviet air force officer, arrived in New York on Wednesday aboard a chartered plane after his extradition from Thailand. He is charged with plotting to kill Americans in a 2008 indictment filed by the office of U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara in Manhattan. At an arraignment Wednesday that lasted about 10 minutes, he entered a not-guilty plea through his court-appointed lawyer, Sabrina Shroff. He was ordered held without bail by U.S. District Judge Shira Scheindlin, who set his next court appearance for Jan. 10.
Read more: http://www.nationalpost.com/news/world/Merchant+Death+pleads+guilty/3846364/story.html#ixzz15eZv5R00
Source: Wiki
A former Soviet military translator, Bout made a significant amount of money through his many air transport companies shipping cargo mostly in Africa and the Middle East during the 1990s and early 2000s.[citation needed] Just as willing to ship cargo for Charles Taylor in Liberia as he was for the United Nations in Sudan and the United States in Iraq, Bout may have facilitated huge arms shipments into various civil wars in Africa with his private air cargo fleets during the 1990s.
While claiming to have done little more than provide logistics, he has been called a "sanctions buster" by former British Foreign Office minister Peter Hain who described Bout as "the principal conduit for planes and supply routes that take arms... from east Europe, principally Bulgaria, Moldova and Ukraine to Liberia and Angola."
Source: Reuters News
MOSCOW (Reuters) – A Russian diplomat said on Thursday that U.S. authorities pressured suspected arms dealer Viktor Bout to admit guilt during his extradition flight to the United States, offering him unspecified benefits in return.
Bout, a former Soviet air force officer who could be imprisoned for life if convicted on U.S. terrorism and arms trafficking charges, rejected the offer, Russia's consul in the United States said in remarks shown on Russian state television.
Bout was flown to New York late on Tuesday from Thailand, where he had been the focus of a tug-of-war between Russia and the United States since his March 2008 arrest in a U.S.-led sting operation.
"Some pressure was applied in transit. In Viktor Bout's words, they tried to 'persuade' him to admit to things he did not do, promising certain advantages in return," consul Andrei Yushmanov told Russian reporters in New York.
"Viktor Anatolyevich rejected these efforts," he said, referring to the Russian suspect by his name and patronymic.
Yushmanov did not elaborate and it was unclear whether he was referring to a potential plea deal.
Bout, 43, faces four conspiracy charges over arms dealing since the 1990s to dictators and conflict zones in Africa, South America and the Middle East -- allegations that inspired the Hollywood movie "Lord of War" starring Nicholas Cage.
Bout's extradition is a victory for U.S. law enforcement and the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama. But it adds to strains threatening to undermine improvements in U.S.-Russian relations since Obama took office.
Russia called his extradition "illegal" and accused Thai authorities of yielding to U.S. political pressure. While Bout has been nicknamed the 'Merchant of Death' in the West, Russian authorities refer to him as a businessman.
He was arrested in Thailand shortly after arriving from Moscow, where he had lived for years with no apparent interference from Russian authorities, angering Washington and prompting speculation that he had protection from the state.
A judge ordered Bout detained without bail on Wednesday. He is due back in Manhattan federal court for a hearing on January 10.
A federal public defender was named to represent Bout, but Yushmanov said Russia would help hire a lawyer "if necessary."
He said Bout's clothes, money and toiletries were taken from him by Thai authorities, and that he was given "dirty" clothes.
"We will take care to ensure Bout is provided with basic warm clothes and personal hygiene items," he said. (Writing by Steve Gutterman; Editing by Janet Lawrence)
See Other news source on Bout:nationalpost.com/
Viktor Bout, dubbed the "merchant of death" for allegedly trafficking in arms, pleaded not guilty to U.S. terrorism charges and was ordered held without bail by a federal judge in New York. Mr. Bout, a former Soviet air force officer, arrived in New York on Wednesday aboard a chartered plane after his extradition from Thailand. He is charged with plotting to kill Americans in a 2008 indictment filed by the office of U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara in Manhattan. At an arraignment Wednesday that lasted about 10 minutes, he entered a not-guilty plea through his court-appointed lawyer, Sabrina Shroff. He was ordered held without bail by U.S. District Judge Shira Scheindlin, who set his next court appearance for Jan. 10.
Read more: http://www.nationalpost.com/news/world/Merchant+Death+pleads+guilty/3846364/story.html#ixzz15eZv5R00
Next door to Liberia: Hospitals in Guinea report spike in casualties
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Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Vacation ends! First batch of cabinet ministers recalled
Written by Matthias Daffah
Source: Star Radio Liberia
The Executive Mansion has released the names of the first batch of recalled Cabinet Ministers sent on compulsory leave by President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.
Source: Star Radio Liberia
The Executive Mansion has released the names of the first batch of recalled Cabinet Ministers sent on compulsory leave by President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.
EU, Russian delegations visits NEC Liberia
Written by Matthias Daffah
Source: Star Radio Liberia
Russian and European Union delegations have held discussions with officials of the National Elections Commission in Sinkor.
The two delegations’ visit centered on support to the 2011 general and presidential elections.
The six-member EU delegation was headed by Attilio Pacifici, French Ambassador to Liberia Linderman and German Ambassador Herbert Edger Staudt.
The Russian delegation included Vladimir Barbin Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to Ghana among others.
Source: Star Radio Liberia
Russian and European Union delegations have held discussions with officials of the National Elections Commission in Sinkor.
The two delegations’ visit centered on support to the 2011 general and presidential elections.
The six-member EU delegation was headed by Attilio Pacifici, French Ambassador to Liberia Linderman and German Ambassador Herbert Edger Staudt.
The Russian delegation included Vladimir Barbin Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to Ghana among others.
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