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Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Ambassador Barnes Recalled

Source: New Democrat (Monrovia)


Liberia's ambassador to Washington, Mr. Nathaniel Barnes, has been recalled for "reassignment", according to presidential Press Secretary Cyrus Badio.

During his regular press briefing Monday, Mr. Badio did not give reasons for the recall, only saying that the President has the right to re-assign ambassadors.

Other reports relations between 'Mr. a 2005 presidential contender and founder of the Destiny Party, have been sour.

Mr. Barnes, listed in the Truth and Reconciliation report for alleged economic crimes, also served a Liberia's ambassador to the UN, and before that as Finance Minister in the Taylor regime.