By Gary Craig • Staff writer • Democrat And Chronicle
Source: Democrat And Chronicle.com
If immigration authorities want to rely on testimony from Liberians who claim that Clarkson resident George Boley Sr. committed atrocities during the west African country's civil war, those allegations will have to be made live in a Batavia courtroom.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
In Defense of George Boley: Bai Gbala Replies ‘BLOOD ON HIS HANDS’.......................... Bai Gbala is a former political adviser to President Charles Taylor. Gbala also served as Director-General of Free Zone of Monrovia PRC military junta - Liberia 1980
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| Bai M. Gbala - Former political adviser to President Charles Taylor - Former Director-General of Free Zone of Monrovia PRC military junta - Liberia 1980 |
Source: FrontPage Africa
This is our reaction to the FPA Editorial dated September 28, 2010 under the Headline as indicate above.
Indeed, we believe and hold that those fellow Liberians who, intentionally, willingly and unlawfully, brought hell on earth in Liberia by their acts ethnic/tribally-driven; deeply-divisive; mind-boggling destruction, human suffering, brutalities and death, should and must face the “FULL WEIGHT of THE LAW”, irrespective of socio-economic and political standing in our political community.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
LIBERIANS BANNED FROM HOLDING PUBLIC OFFICE
Source: The Liberian Dialogue
Because the following persons and individuals listed and named have committed some from of heinous crimes in the Liberia, members of the international community are asked to please refuse them entry and remove them from your coast if they are found to be residing there.
Thanks for supporting and upholding the rule of law and human rights.
Because the following persons and individuals listed and named have committed some from of heinous crimes in the Liberia, members of the international community are asked to please refuse them entry and remove them from your coast if they are found to be residing there.
Thanks for supporting and upholding the rule of law and human rights.
Monday, September 27, 2010
LIBERIANS ARE SICK AND TIRED OF LAWLESSNESS ...
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| TQ Harris Jr. |
BLOOD ON HIS HANDS’: Boley Trial Spells Doom for Supporters of Liberia's War
Former warlords in Liberia could take a page from the ongoing trial of the former head of the Liberia Peace Council George Boley in the United States of America with a sounding message that Liberia’s adopted stepfather could no longer lay down the welcome mat for those blamed for the destruction of human lives and economic demise.
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| George Boley Sr. |
Friday, September 24, 2010
Liberia ex-warlord Prince Johnson in leader race
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| General Prince Johnson Former battle field commander for Charles Taylor NPFL rebels (Now Senetor Johnson) |
Former Liberian warlord Prince Johnson has told the BBC there is no reason he cannot stand in the country's presidential elections next year.
Mr Johnson, now an elected senator, said military leaders been elected in other countries.
His party was given the green light to compete in the polls earlier this week.
He is notorious for a 1990 video, in which he was seen drinking beer as his men cut off the ears of ex-President Samuel Doe, before killing him.
TQ HARRIS VISION FOR THE NEW LIBERIA
SUMMARY
Introduction 1.0
Geography, Population, History , Culture, Resources (human and material) as well as current global trends are factors taken into account in formulating TQ Harris Vision for Liberia. While its population and physical size may not be conducive for certain pursuits; Liberia’s history, geography, population and vast resources are tremendous assets for specific concentrations, which is extremely helpful when formulating a national agenda.
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| T.Q. Harris Jr. |
Introduction 1.0
Geography, Population, History , Culture, Resources (human and material) as well as current global trends are factors taken into account in formulating TQ Harris Vision for Liberia. While its population and physical size may not be conducive for certain pursuits; Liberia’s history, geography, population and vast resources are tremendous assets for specific concentrations, which is extremely helpful when formulating a national agenda.
KEEPING THE 2011 LIBERIA PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES HONEST ON THE FOUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF THE LAND
AN OPEN LETTER TO LIBERIA PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES
Written by Abraham Hoff
Chief Community Organizer of LEAD Liberia
The Role of the Bar Association of Liberia in the Resolution of the Liberian Conflict
Written by
Joseph Tomoonh-Garlodeyh Gbaba, Sr. Ed. D.
Exiled Liberian Playwright & Poet-Laureate
One of the most prestigious vocations in Liberia over the past century and a half has been the legal profession. Back in the day when we were children, we all wanted to become a lawyer when we grew up. That was because Liberia produced some of the best legal minds in the world. They were so sharp that they competed with their international colleagues with ease and won landmark cases on behalf of the struggling Black peoples around the world. For instance, it can be recalled that Liberia along with Ethiopia played a significant role in the liberation of Africa and other Black nations outside the continent of Africa. For an example, in November 1960 the Governments of Ethiopia and Liberia brought a proceeding in the International Court of Justice at The Hague against the Union of South Africa to stop its illegal maladministration of its territory of South West Africa.
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| Joseph Tomoonh-Garlodeyh Gbaba, Sr. Ed. D. |
Joseph Tomoonh-Garlodeyh Gbaba, Sr. Ed. D.
Exiled Liberian Playwright & Poet-Laureate
One of the most prestigious vocations in Liberia over the past century and a half has been the legal profession. Back in the day when we were children, we all wanted to become a lawyer when we grew up. That was because Liberia produced some of the best legal minds in the world. They were so sharp that they competed with their international colleagues with ease and won landmark cases on behalf of the struggling Black peoples around the world. For instance, it can be recalled that Liberia along with Ethiopia played a significant role in the liberation of Africa and other Black nations outside the continent of Africa. For an example, in November 1960 the Governments of Ethiopia and Liberia brought a proceeding in the International Court of Justice at The Hague against the Union of South Africa to stop its illegal maladministration of its territory of South West Africa.
Liberia: Radical Tribal Loyalty May Impede Justice
By: Jackson Zleh Towah
The phrase “tribal loyalty” has been misguided by some diehard and radical elements within our tribal community (Krahn). Tribe as defines by Webster is a large or lesser group of people with customary norms. In a tribal setting of socialization, education, and political participation, tribal values deeply focuses on applicable human decency and responsible relationship of their coexistence with other communities and folks of their own. In sub Sahara Africa, one can see the uniqueness/related elements of these tribal norms as expressions of a common identity.
The phrase “tribal loyalty” has been misguided by some diehard and radical elements within our tribal community (Krahn). Tribe as defines by Webster is a large or lesser group of people with customary norms. In a tribal setting of socialization, education, and political participation, tribal values deeply focuses on applicable human decency and responsible relationship of their coexistence with other communities and folks of their own. In sub Sahara Africa, one can see the uniqueness/related elements of these tribal norms as expressions of a common identity.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Statement in support of T.Q. Harris Jr. for President of Liberia in 2011
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| Mr. Bernard Gbayee Goah |
Fellow Liberians, Friends, and Friends of Liberia, Liberia is still drowned in a deep-rooted societal built corruption after 14 years of self demolition, devastation, and destruction. Rampant corruption has transformed itself as a pandemic thus overshadowing progress in every strata of the Liberian society. As a result, news about alarming high illiteracy, abject poverty beyond human imagination, sky rocketing inflation coupled with deteriorating economic problems, unimaginable unemployment and poor social services continue to dominate the entire country to such extend that it has become almost difficult to determine who is ethical and who is not in Liberia today.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Change In Africa Begins With You
Have you ever wondered why decade after decade the pictures of malnourished African babies and their starving mothers never go away? Or, why Billions of Dollars in aid pour into Africa yearly and yet the human misery continues to rise? Perhaps it has to do with giving an African a fish to eat rather than teaching him how to fish himself. Aid to Africa must go beyond crisis management and begin supporting long-term plans with African input, designed to produce sustainable results. The financing of elections in Liberia is no exception.
At the moment, we are in the heat of a political battle that will determine the future of millions of Liberians and we need your help. Please make a donation to the TQ Harris Presidential Campaign and support Liberia’s transformation into a post-modern nation. Log into TQ Harris Vision: http://www.tqharrisforpresident.com/TQ_Vision.html
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| T.Q. Harris Jr. |
At the moment, we are in the heat of a political battle that will determine the future of millions of Liberians and we need your help. Please make a donation to the TQ Harris Presidential Campaign and support Liberia’s transformation into a post-modern nation. Log into TQ Harris Vision: http://www.tqharrisforpresident.com/TQ_Vision.html
As vote looms, Liberians seek results from Ellen
Source:Yahoo News
Reuters – President of Liberia Ellen Johnson Sirleaf listens to President Obama as he welcomes her in the Oval …
Reuters – President of Liberia Ellen Johnson Sirleaf listens to President Obama as he welcomes her in the Oval …
Monday, September 20, 2010
LiberiaTruth and Reconciliation Commission (Monrovia): Jerome Verdier to Address International Justice Forum
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| Cllr Jerome J Verdier, Sr. |
Defense Lawyers Want Former South African President Thabo Mbeki to Testify in the Hague
Defense lawyers for Charles Taylor have indicated that they want former South African President Thabo Mbeki to testify in The Hague about the circumstances under which Mr. Taylor stepped down as president of Liberia in 2003.
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| Charles Taylor |
Friday, September 17, 2010
Open Letter to UN Secretary General’s Special Representative to Liberia
By
Joseph Tomoonh-Garlodeyh Gbaba, Sr., Ed. D.
Exiled Liberian Playwright & Poet-Laureate
September 17, 2010
Ms. Ellen Margaret Loj
UN Secretary General Special Representative to Liberia
Dear Ms. Ellen Margaret Loj:
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| Joseph Tomoonh-Garlodeyh Gbaba, Sr., Ed. D. Liberian Playwright & Artist/Schola |
Joseph Tomoonh-Garlodeyh Gbaba, Sr., Ed. D.
Exiled Liberian Playwright & Poet-Laureate
September 17, 2010
Ms. Ellen Margaret Loj
UN Secretary General Special Representative to Liberia
Dear Ms. Ellen Margaret Loj:
WHERE DO YOU STAND?
With little more than a year to go before the next election; the question now is, where do YOU stand? Should the current government be returned to power? Or, must we elect new leaders? The final vote no doubt will answer these questions. But will it be YOUR answer?
Regardless of our differences concerning the various personalities in government; the vast majority of Liberians do agree it is time to start afresh setting new goals and priorities. Why have you been silent? Perhaps for fear of being branded an enemy of President Johnson Sirleaf. But, by not speaking out, you are doing a disservice to your country, fellow citizens and your God. You are unintentionally saying, despite the suffering of our brothers and sisters at home, all is well!
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| TQ Harris Jr. |
With little more than a year to go before the next election; the question now is, where do YOU stand? Should the current government be returned to power? Or, must we elect new leaders? The final vote no doubt will answer these questions. But will it be YOUR answer?
Regardless of our differences concerning the various personalities in government; the vast majority of Liberians do agree it is time to start afresh setting new goals and priorities. Why have you been silent? Perhaps for fear of being branded an enemy of President Johnson Sirleaf. But, by not speaking out, you are doing a disservice to your country, fellow citizens and your God. You are unintentionally saying, despite the suffering of our brothers and sisters at home, all is well!
UN Security Council Renews Mandate of UN Mission to Liberia
Source: allAfrica.com
The Security Council today extended the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) for another year and authorized the peacekeeping force to provide support to the Government as it makes arrangements for presidential and legislative elections next year.
The Council voted unanimously in a favour of the resolution to extend UNMIL's mandate until 30 September next year.
The Liberian Government had requested UNMIL's logistical help to access remote areas in the course of the electoral process and support in coordinating international assistance. It also asked for support for Liberian institutions and political parties to create an atmosphere conducive to peaceful elections.
The Council also endorsed the Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's recommendation that the conduct of free, fair, and peaceful elections be a core benchmark for UNMIL's future drawdown.
In his report to the Council last month, Mr. Ban noted that Liberia continues to make progress in consolidating peace and security, but enduring political and social divides, among other factors, could roll back the strides made so far.
He also warned that limited gains on national reconciliation and the far-reaching perception of the prevalence of impunity are also obstacles to progress.
The Secretary-General said that while the West African nation's overall security situation is stable, it is fragile due to ethnic and communal tensions, disputes over access to land and a lack of confidence in the criminal justice system.
He pointed out that rape, armed robbery and other forms of serious criminal activity continue to be prevalent and expressed concern that more than 70 per cent of reported rapes between February and August involved victims under the age of 16.
In its resolution, the Council encouraged the UNMIL and the Liberian Government to continue to make progress in the transition planning process, especially identifying critical gaps that need to be filled to facilitate transfer of responsibility for internal security from UNMIL to appropriate national authorities.
The Council stressed the need for coherence between, and integration of, peacekeeping, peacebuilding and development to achieve an effective response to post-conflict situations.
The Security Council today extended the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) for another year and authorized the peacekeeping force to provide support to the Government as it makes arrangements for presidential and legislative elections next year.
The Council voted unanimously in a favour of the resolution to extend UNMIL's mandate until 30 September next year.
The Liberian Government had requested UNMIL's logistical help to access remote areas in the course of the electoral process and support in coordinating international assistance. It also asked for support for Liberian institutions and political parties to create an atmosphere conducive to peaceful elections.
The Council also endorsed the Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's recommendation that the conduct of free, fair, and peaceful elections be a core benchmark for UNMIL's future drawdown.
In his report to the Council last month, Mr. Ban noted that Liberia continues to make progress in consolidating peace and security, but enduring political and social divides, among other factors, could roll back the strides made so far.
He also warned that limited gains on national reconciliation and the far-reaching perception of the prevalence of impunity are also obstacles to progress.
The Secretary-General said that while the West African nation's overall security situation is stable, it is fragile due to ethnic and communal tensions, disputes over access to land and a lack of confidence in the criminal justice system.
He pointed out that rape, armed robbery and other forms of serious criminal activity continue to be prevalent and expressed concern that more than 70 per cent of reported rapes between February and August involved victims under the age of 16.
In its resolution, the Council encouraged the UNMIL and the Liberian Government to continue to make progress in the transition planning process, especially identifying critical gaps that need to be filled to facilitate transfer of responsibility for internal security from UNMIL to appropriate national authorities.
The Council stressed the need for coherence between, and integration of, peacekeeping, peacebuilding and development to achieve an effective response to post-conflict situations.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
BRINGING CREDIBILITY TO THE 2011 ELECTIONS
T. Q. HARRIS, JR.In a Democracy election imposes great responsibility upon the individual voter, as well as those who serve in the capacity of organizers, overseers and sponsors. Many have given life, limb and fortunes that we may have the opportunity to be heard, counted and recognized as persons of substance, regardless of birth, economic standing or social status. So whether one is an ordinary voter or a candidate for high office, it must be understood that in an election decisions at every level are bound to impact the lives not only of contemporaries, but also that of generations yet unborn. To the one who votes; know that it is a test of your character, values and conviction.
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| TQ Harris Jr. |
Friday, September 10, 2010
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